Botanical products are plant or plant parts valued for their medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent. They are inherently complex mixtures, with composition that differs depending on myriad factors including variability in genetics. Here are some details about botanical products:

Positive aspects:

• Botanical products can be used to maintain or improve health.
• They can be made from organic and natural ingredients.
• Some botanical products have been shown to have potential health benefits.

Negative aspects:

• Some botanical products can cause skin sensitization.
• The quality and quantity of DNA in botanical extracts can vary depending on the processing method31153-3.pdf).

Ingredients or materials:

• Botanical products can be made from a variety of plant parts, such as leaves, flowers, and roots.
• Some botanical products are made from specific plant species, such as hawthorn berries.
• Botanical products can be made from organic and natural ingredients, such as olive oil.
• Some botanical products contain sensitizing botanical extracts, such as Evernia prunastri absolute and Styrax tonkinensis resin extract.