Digenea simplex

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 18.04.2024

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digenea simplex (Wulf.); Fineralge

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Algae species from the Rhodomelaceae family. The fresh or dried algae (Digena simplex extract) is used medicinally and cosmetically. The finer algae is found in the Mediterranean, in warm areas of the Atlantic and in the Indian Ocean.

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mediterranean, warm areas of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In Asia as an anthelmintic against ascarids and oxyurans, as the alpha kainic acid is significantly more effective than the sesquiterpene lactone santonin (Artemisia cina).

Digena simplex extract (INCI) is used in cosmetic products for skin care.

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Alginates (10-15 %), alpha-kaic acid, alpha-allokaic acid, essential oils, iodine.

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Last updated on: 18.04.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles