Costus Root Oil

Botany

The botanical name of Costus root is Saussurea costus, it is generally known as costus. The plant of Costus root is a perennial plant belonging to the Saussurea of India. The Costus root belongs to the family Asteraceae. This plant of Costus root is mainly cultivated in the regions within Himachal Pradesh and the Jammu-Kashmir range. The plant grows to a height of 1–2 m and has long left with purple-colored flowers.

 Product Description

The costus root oil is extracted through the steam distillation method from the dried roots of the Costus plant. The extracted oil is tender, woody, musty, and has a tenacious aroma. The color of the costus root oil is a thick light yellow to brown colored liquid. This oil is known to have many therapeutic and medicinal benefits because of it being antispasmodic, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory nature. it also has a grain-like fragrance.

 Uses

• The costus root oil helps in improving the immune system by killing the bacteria and microorganisms which cause infections in the body.
• This oil clears the digestive system and maintains a healthy gut.
• It works best for the skin conditions such as wounds, allergies, cuts, and rashes.
• The astringent property of this oil also treats ulcers.
• Because of its characteristic aroma, it is used in the perfumery industry
• This oil is skin-friendly hence can be used in many cosmetic products.
• Some also use this oil to flavor alcoholic soft drinks.

The costus oil helps in fighting the free radicals which help in delaying the aging process