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Is Colchicum autumnale extract vegetarian?

Colchicum autumnale extract

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Colchicum autumnale, also known as autumn crocus, is a flowering plant whose galenical preparations contain the toxic alkaloid colchicine. It is of plant origin and is regulated in cosmetics due to its toxicity.

Also known as Autumn crocus extract, Meadow saffron extract
INCI name Colchicum autumnale extract
CAS number 84696-03-7
EC number 283-623-2
CosIng ID 28940
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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