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Is Harpagoside vegetarian?

Harpagoside

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Harpagoside is a natural iridoid glycoside found in the plant Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw), traditionally used by southern African peoples for its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory effects.

Also known as \b.-D-Glucopyranoside, (1S,4aS,5R,7S,7aS)-1,4a,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4a,5-dihydroxy-7-methyl-7-[[(2E)-1-oxo-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-yl]oxy]cyclopenta[c]pyran-1-yl,Harpagide Cinnamate, Harpagide Cinnamate
INCI name Harpagoside
CAS number 19210-12-9
EC number 242-881-6
CosIng ID 91991
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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