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ACORUS CALAMUS LEAF/STEM/ROOT WATER

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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Sweet flag leaf, stem and root water containing beta-asarone, a compound classified as a suspected carcinogen with severe EU restrictions.

Acorus calamus has been the subject of EU regulatory scrutiny due to its beta-asarone content. Beta-asarone is classified as a suspected carcinogen and genotoxin. The EU Commission banned the use of calamus oil and extracts in cosmetic products (Annex II listing). While the leaf/stem water may have lower asarone content than the oil, significant regulatory caution applies and use in EU cosmetics is highly restricted.

Skin benefits

  • Traditional nerve-calming properties
  • Contains anti-inflammatory compounds

Known concerns

  • Contains beta-asarone - classified as suspected carcinogen/genotoxin
  • EU Annex II restriction on calamus extracts applies
  • Banned in many cosmetic categories in the EU
  • Strictest regulatory tier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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