German Commission E Approved Herbs

Herbs approved by the German Commission E for treatment of mucocutaneous indications not previously discussed are listed alphabetically below. Familiarity with these medicinal botanicals is important because these herbs should be among the most likely candidates for incorporation into future cosmeceuticals. Several have very recently been formulated into novel cosmeceuticals due to the confidence in their known biologic activity, mechanisms of action, and relative safety. Human clinical trials are needed to document any cutaneous efficacy with these formulations just as in the previous group of botanicals.

Updated: July 21, 2015 — 12:36 am