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ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT

CAS 84775-39-3
36

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

Calamus (Acorus calamus) root contains beta-asarone, a constituent flagged for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity, leading to regulatory limits and cautious cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • traditional aromatic and skin-soothing botanical
  • contains volatile oils with fragrance value
  • historical use in topical preparations

Known concerns

  • beta-asarone is genotoxic and carcinogenic in animal studies
  • regulatory restrictions on calamus oil in foods (EU)
  • potential for skin sensitisation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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