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Is Hemidesmus Indicus Root Powder vegetarian?

Hemidesmus Indicus Root Powder

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Hemidesmus Indicus Root Powder is a powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Indian sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus), a plant in the Asclepiadaceae family.

Also known as Indian Sarsaparilla Root Powder
INCI name Hemidesmus Indicus Root Powder
CAS number 90045-62-8
EC number 289-925-0
CosIng ID 82575
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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