Is Ipecacuanha vegetarian?

Ipecacuanha refers to the dried roots and rhizomes of Cephaelis ipecacuanha and related species, used in powder and galenical preparations historically as an emetic and expectorant. It is entirely plant-derived and not of animal origin.

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

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