Hemidesmus indicus (Country Sarsparilla) root powder

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AKA: Indian Sarsaparilla, Country sarsparilla root powder
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hemidesmus indicus (country sarsparilla) root powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
Plant Part
Root
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
90045-62-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years as a blood purifier and cooling tonic. Applied topically and internally to treat skin conditions, inflammation, and to promote skin clarity and complexion.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR