Is Acorus Calamus Leaf/Stem/Root Water vegetarian?

Acorus Calamus Leaf/Stem/Root Water is the aqueous solution obtained from steam distillation of the leaves, stems, and roots of Acorus calamus (sweet flag), a wetland flowering plant in the family Acoraceae. It is used in cosmetics as a botanical extract, though the plant itself has a history of traditional medicinal use with limited clinical evidence of safety.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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