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Acorus Gramineus Rhizome Extract

Moderate concern

Acorus species can contain beta-asarone, a compound with hepatotoxic and potentially genotoxic concerns. EU restricts beta-asarone in food.

Found in

14 products

What it is

Extract from rhizome of Acorus gramineus (Japanese sweet flag).

Botanical ingredient used in TCM; cosmetic fragrance/skin conditioner.

Why it's flagged

Beta-asarone content (hepatotoxic, potentially genotoxic)

What regulators actually say

"Calamus, the dried rhizome of Acorus calamus L., and its derivatives such as oils and extracts have been used as flavorings... Food containing any added calamus, oil of calamus, or extract of calamus is deemed to be adulterated."

21 CFR 189.110 - Calamus and its derivatives — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

FDA banned Calamus (Acorus calamus) from food (21 CFR 189.110); A. gramineus not specifically GRAS.

European Union — EFSA

Beta-asarone restricted in EU foods under Regulation 1334/2008.

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