Alfarid is one of leading supplier and exporters of Costus Roots.

Botanical name: Saussurea lappa

Costus is a tall, robust perennial Herb; leaves simple, large pubescent, heart shaped radical leaves with long petiole while cauline leaves are short stalk or half stem clasping. The roots have a pungent taste and a characteristic fragrant aromatic odour.

Significance

Costus is commonly used as a medicinal herb mainly for its tonic, stimulant and antiseptic properties and has been traditionally used to promote Qi circulation. It is used internally in the treatment of abdominal distension and pain, chest pains due to liver problems and jaundice, gall bladder pain, constipation associated with energy stagnation, and asthma.

It can heighten body awareness and sensitivity, and can enhance libido. It is also used in the treatment of swelling and fullness of the stomach, blockage and irregular menses, pulmonary disorders, difficulty in swallowing and rotting/wasting of muscle tissues.
 
The herb has purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery, for preserving furs and as a hair rinse when it is said to darken grey hair. According to Ayurvedic sources, it has narcotic effects when smoked.

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