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Is Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil vegetarian?

Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil

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Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the roots of vetiver, Chrysopogon zizanioides (formerly Vetiveria zizanioides), a perennial bunchgrass in the family Poaceae.

Also known as 84238-29-9, Khus Oil, Vetivert Root Oil
INCI name Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
EC number 282-490-8
CosIng ID 41293
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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