Botanboufu (Sakuna)
ボタンボウフウ (Botanboufu / Sakuna)
At a glance
| Japanese name | ボタンボウフウ |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Botanboufu / Sakuna |
| INCI name | Peucedanum Japonicum Extract / Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf Powder |
| Category | Okinawan longevity ingredients |
| Regions of origin | Yonaguni Island (Okinawa), Amami Islands, Other Ryukyu Islands |
| Harvest season | Year-round |
| Typical MOQ | 1-100 kg (powder); 500 g – 10 kg (extract) |
| Japan regulatory status | Traditional food ingredient; cosmetic raw material |
| Suppliers listed | 3 suppliers |
About this ingredient
Hardy perennial herb (Apiaceae family) native to Yonaguni Island and other subtropical Ryukyu coastlines. A local Okinawan longevity herb with chlorogenic acid and rutin content comparable to or exceeding kale.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Traditional food ingredient; cosmetic raw material |
|---|---|
| EU | CosIng listed (confirm current status) |
| United States | Dietary ingredient under DSHEA; cosmetic use under MoCRA |
Japanese suppliers
Shiseido Company, Limited
株式会社資生堂
TokyoEst. 1872English supportExport experienceHolds 「長命草」(Chōmei-sō) trademark. Cosmetic and supplement applications.
NICHIGA Corporation
株式会社ニチガ
Mie100% Yonaguni Island botanboufu powder from contract farmers.
Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd.
オキナワパウダーフーズ株式会社
Itoman, OkinawaYonaguni and other Ryukyu Island botanboufu powders within the Okinawan vegetable range.
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Last updated: 2026-04-24