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Is Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract vegan?

Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract

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Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.), a perennial flowering plant in the Urticaceae family, originally native to Europe and now found worldwide.

Also known as Nettle Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract
INCI name Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
CAS number 84012-40-8
EC number 281-685-5
CosIng ID 59990
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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