Synonym(s)
digenea simplex (Wulf.); Fineralge
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Algae species from the Rhodomelaceae family. The fresh or dried algae (Digena simplex extract) is used medicinally and cosmetically. The finer algae is found in the Mediterranean, in warm areas of the Atlantic and in the Indian Ocean.
General informationThis section has been translated automatically.
Mediterranean, warm areas of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In Asia as an anthelmintic against ascarids and oxyurans, as the alpha kainic acid is significantly more effective than the sesquiterpene lactone santonin (Artemisia cina).
Digena simplex extract (INCI) is used in cosmetic products for skin care.
Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Alginates (10-15 %), alpha-kaic acid, alpha-allokaic acid, essential oils, iodine.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles