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Is Ruscogenin vegetarian?

Ruscogenin

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Ruscogenin is a steroidal sapogenin naturally found in the rhizomes of butcher's-broom (Ruscus aculeatus), used in cosmetics for its vasoprotective properties.

Also known as (25R)-spirost-5-ene-1.beta., 3.beta.-diol, (25R)-spirost-5-ene-1beta,3beta-diol
INCI name Ruscogenin
CAS number 472-11-7
EC number 207-447-2
CosIng ID 37560
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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