The most successful research using adventitious roots for cosmetics ingredients is saikosaponin production by root culture of B. falcatum L. The root of B. falcatum L, known as Bupleuri radix, is a galenical formulated in a variety of TCMs
Among the more than 10 different saikosaponins,SSa and SSd are especially known as pharmacologically active components, possessing properties such as antiallergic activity, analgesic action, and antiinflammatory action