Cosmetics · Plant extracts
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
シャクヤク根エキス (Shakuyaku-kon ekisu)
Also known as: Shakuyaku Extract, White Peony Root Extract
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract |
| Japanese labeling name | シャクヤク根エキス |
| Common Japanese notations | シャクヤク根エキス, 芍薬根エキス |
| Origin | Plant-derived (Paeonia lactiflora, white peony) |
| Typical functions | Skin conditioning, Soothing, Antioxidant |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. The dried root is also a Kampo medicinal material (芍薬, shakuyaku). |
Shakuyaku — Paeonia lactiflora — is one of the most frequently used botanicals in Kampo medicine and a defining spring flower in Japanese gardens. The dried root has a long medicinal heritage and appears in many Kampo formulations. As a cosmetic ingredient, shakuyaku root extract is used in sensitive-skin and heritage-positioning product lines.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Sensitive skin formulations
- Kampo-adjacent cosmetic lines
- Face toners and essences
What it is
Paeonia lactiflora root extract is produced by water or hydro-alcoholic extraction of Paeonia lactiflora roots. The extract contains paeoniflorin — a glycoside characteristic of this species — along with tannins, flavonoids, and triterpenes.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In cosmetics, shakuyaku root extract appears in sensitive-skin toners and essences. It is often combined with tōki (Angelica acutiloba) root extract in Kampo-adjacent formulations.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Cosmetic use is permitted under the JSCI dictionary. Shakuyaku as a Kampo medicinal material is regulated separately under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Listed in CosIng. Permitted for cosmetic use. |
|---|---|
| USA | INCI recognized by PCPC. |
| China | Widely used in Chinese traditional preparations. |
| Korea | Permitted under KFDA / MFDS. |
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References
- JSCI labeling name directory — シャクヤク根エキス
- EU CosIng entry: Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.