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Is Hemidesmus Indicus Root Extract vegan?

Hemidesmus Indicus Root Extract

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Hemidesmus Indicus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Indian sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus), a plant in the Asclepiadaceae family used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine.

Also known as Indian Sarsaparilla Root Extract
INCI name Hemidesmus Indicus Root Extract
CAS number 90045-62-8
EC number 289-925-0
CosIng ID 56354
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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