Smilax aristolochiaefolia extract (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS number: 97404-52-9; Smilax aristolochiaefolia root extract

Definition
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Smilax aristolochiaefolia extract, the root extract of Smilax aristolochiaefolia (Smilax regelii), the sarsaparilla (also known as veracruz sarsparilla), a climbing plant of the sarsaparilla family (Smilacaceae) native to Mexico and Central America.

Ingredients
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Steroid saponins (2-5%); parallin and sarsaponin, the phytosterols sitosterol and stigmasterol, and essential oils.

Field of application/use
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Naturopathy: Root extracts from the plant (Sarsaparillae radix) are widely used for various skin diseases and to increase the synthesis of urine and sweat. There is a negative monograph on Sarsaparillae radix from the Commission E.

Nutrition: Root extracts are used in flavoured drinks, dairy desserts, bakery products and sweets.

Cosmetics: Smilax aristolochiaefolia extract is used in cosmetic formulations. The extract has a skin caring effect.

Literature
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  1. Ammon H et al (2014). Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Berlin/Boston S 1659

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020