An extract of the whole cinchona plant (Cinchona calisaya), listed as a tonic ingredient.
What it is
Cinchona calisaya extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the whole plant of Cinchona calisaya, a South American cinchona tree of the coffee family (Rubiaceae); cinchona bark is the historical source of quinine. CosIng lists it as a tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.