Is Costus Root Oil vegetarian?

Costus root oil is an essential oil steam-distilled from the roots of Saussurea lappa (also known as Saussurea costus), a plant native to the Himalayas, used historically as a fragrance ingredient though now restricted due to sensitization concerns.

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

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