Cosmetics · Plant extracts
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
トウキ根エキス (Tōki-kon ekisu)
Also known as: Touki Root Extract, Japanese Angelica Root Extract
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract |
| Japanese labeling name | トウキ根エキス |
| Common Japanese notations | トウキ根エキス, 当帰エキス |
| Origin | Plant-derived (Angelica acutiloba, Japanese angelica) |
| Typical functions | Skin conditioning, Soothing |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. The dried root is also a major Kampo medicinal material (当帰, tōki) separately regulated for medicinal use. |
Tōki (Angelica acutiloba) is one of the foundational botanicals in Japanese Kampo medicine. The dried root (当帰) appears in many formulations and has a centuries-long use history. In cosmetics, tōki root extract is used in sensitive-skin formulations and in product lines that reference Japanese traditional medicinal heritage.
Classification
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Product applications
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Sensitive-skin lotions and toners
- Kampo-adjacent cosmetic lines
- Women's wellness supplements
- Bath additives and warming body care
- Hair tonics and scalp essences
What it is
Angelica acutiloba root extract is produced by water or hydro-alcoholic extraction of the dried roots of Angelica acutiloba. The extract contains ligustilide, butylphthalide, ferulic acid, and polysaccharides.
The cosmetic-grade extract and the Kampo medicinal material (当帰) share source material but are handled under separate regulatory frameworks.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In cosmetics, tōki extract appears in sensitive-skin formulations and some essence-type products. It is often combined with other Kampo-adjacent botanicals like shakuyaku (Paeonia lactiflora) root extract.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Cosmetic use is permitted under the JSCI dictionary.
当帰 as a Kampo medicinal material is regulated under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act when prepared and claimed for medicinal use.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Listed in CosIng. Permitted for cosmetic use. |
|---|---|
| USA | INCI recognized by PCPC. |
| China | Permitted per IECIC listings; note that the closely related Angelica sinensis is distinct. |
| Korea | Permitted under KFDA / MFDS. |
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Related ingredients
References
- JSCI labeling name directory — トウキ根エキス
- EU CosIng entry: Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.