Soothing ingredient
Cnidium Officinale Root Water
Cnidium Officinale Root Water is a hydrosol or aqueous distillate from the roots of Cnidium officinale (Japanese lovage, known as Senkyu in Japan and Chuan Xiong / 川芎 in TCM). The root contains ligustilide, butylidenephthalide, ferulic acid, and other bioactives with anti-inflammatory and circulatory-stimulating properties. Used as a functional botanical water in premium Korean formulas (notably Sulwhasoo) for its skin-conditioning and calming character.
Also known as: Japanese lovage root water, Senkyu root water
skin-conditioninganti-inflammatorysoothingmoisturizing
Benefits
- ✓Aqueous hydrosol from Cnidium officinale (Japanese lovage, Senkyu/川芎) roots delivers water-soluble bioactives including butylidenephthalide and ferulic acid with documented anti-inflammatory and skin-conditioning effects
- ✓Traditional use in East Asian herbal medicine for improving circulation and reducing inflammation is reflected in its inclusion in premium Korean skincare as a calming and toning botanical water
- ✓The 'root water' format (hydrosol/aqueous extract) provides a lighter delivery vehicle than a full ethanolic extract, making it suitable as a fragrant functional water in high-end emulsions
Watch for
- ⚠Apiaceae family — rare contact sensitization possible; phthalide compounds may have mild phototoxic potential at higher concentrations
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Angelica Acutiloba Root Water+ Panax Ginseng Root Extract+ Glycerin
