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Snakeroot

Rễ rắn

Asarum canadense

Wild ginger

Aristolochiaceae · Rễ ngầm · Rhizomes · Steam-distilled


Snakeroot (Asarum canadense) — botanical illustration
Asarum canadense

Safety

Aristolochic acid contamination risk · Caution

Family Aristolochiaceae contains aristolochic acid, a kidney carcinogen and nephrotoxin. Asarum canadense may contain or be contaminated by Aristolochia species in the same family.

Not recommended for mainstream cosmetic use.

EU and FDA restrict aristolochic acid in food and herbal products.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Methyleugenol30.0 – 50.0 %
Asarone5.0 – 15.0 %

Botanical source

Asarum canadense is native to North America. Native American tradition uses it as a spice.

Family Aristolochiaceae.


Notes

Niche oil, not recommended in cosmetics.