Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
- pharma
Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract
CAS 89958-09-8
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Polygonum fagopyrum callus culture extract”.
Also known as Polygonum fagopyrum callus culture extract · Polygonum fagopyrum flour · Polygonum fagopyrum leaf extract · Polygonum fagopyrum stem extract · Fagopyrum esculentum dry leaf · Buckwheat extract
Show all 19 names
Fagopyrum esculentum leaf · Fagopyrum esculentum · Polygonum fagopyrum (buckwheat) leaf extract · Buckwheat leaf · Common buckwheat leaf · Fagopyrum · Fagopyrum fagopyrum leaf · Fagopyrum sagittatum leaf · Fagopyrum vulgare leaf · Polygonum fagopyrum leaf · Fagopyrum sagitatum extract · Polygonum fagopyrum (buckwheat) flour · Polygonum fagopyrum
Used in cosmetics as an antimicrobial, an antioxidant and a humectant. Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Polygonum fagopyrum, Polygonaceae.
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Humectant
- Skin conditioning
- Absorbent
- Conditioner
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- In marketed US drugs
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive5 entries
- Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Polygonum fagopyrum, Polygonaceae.Source →
- Polygonum Fagopyrum Flour is the flour obtained from the dried, ground fruit of the Buckwheat, Polygonum fagopyrum L., PolygonaceaeSource →
- Polygonum Fagopyrum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Buckwheat, Polygonum fagopyrum L., PolygonaceaeSource →
- Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Buckwheat, Polygonum fagopyrum L., PolygonaceaeSource →
- Polygonum Fagopyrum Stem Extract is the extract of the stem of the Buckwheat, Polygonum fagopyrum L., PolygonaceaeSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Absorbent, Biocide.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Absorbent, Biocide.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 13 active drug products and 13 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 13 active drug products and 13 total products.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
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EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2019-12-20
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EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
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FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2027-12-31
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FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
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openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
Allergen profile
Canonical allergen markers detected on this ingredient. Each row is derived from the ingredient’s name or synonyms matching a known allergen class — useful when scanning a label for a specific allergy context.
- WheatContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often FDA National Drug Code directory has listed Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
13
Typical roles
AntimicrobialAntioxidantHumectantSkin conditioningAbsorbentConditioner
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
