Polygonum Multiflorum Root

Helps to suppress the formation of reactive oxygen species

A rugged, brown dried root of Polygonum multiflorum.
Benefits
  • Anti-oxidant

  • Known to help suppress the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which accelerates the aging process by reactivating molecules that result skin cell damage.

What It Is
  • Polygonum Multiflorum root (syn. Reynoutria ultiflora), is a species in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae, primarily found in China.

  • INCI: POLYGONUM MULTIFLORUM ROOT EXTRACT

History
  • Historical records indicate the royal court of The Joseon Dynasty consumed Polygonum Multiflorum to fight against symptoms of aging, so they could try to live longer.

  • Polygonum Multiflorum root is also valued for its skin rejuvenating properties and tonifying effects, particularly for improving skin health as well.