Sanskrit: Kushtam, Pushkara, Ulpalam, Visha.
Hindi: Kut
Malayalam: Kottam കൊട്ടം
Saussurea Clarke-Costus is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 m tall, Leaves are up to 6-8 inches long, dark green, and tapered, stem are brown in color, flowers are violet, born in clusters at the branch end, Medicinal uses: to treat skin diseases, cough, allergy.
Leaf Arrangement
Shape-Cordate | Margin-Entire | Venation-Cross venulated |
Useful plant parts of Costus:
Root
Chemical content:
Glucoside, alkaloid – Sossurin, Tanin.
How to prepare medicines with Costus:
To reduce Asthma, consume 1-3 g.m. of root powder mixed with honey for three times daily
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