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Is Bergenin vegan?

Bergenin

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Bergenin, also known as cuscutin, is a trihydroxybenzoic acid glycoside found in various plants, used in cosmetics and traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its immunomodulatory properties.

Also known as 3,4,4a,10b-Tetrahydro-3,4,8,10-tetrahydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-9-methoxypyrano(3,2-c)(2)benzopyran-6(H)-one, Bergenin [JAN], Cuscutin
INCI name Bergenin
CAS number 477-90-7
CosIng ID 83644
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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