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Costus Essential Oil

Costus Essential
Oil Profile

Costus is a large, erect, perennial plant up to 2m high with a thick tapering root and numerous almost black flowers. The dried roots are macerated in warm water then subjected to steam distillation followed by solvent extraction of the distilled water. Native to northern India; cultivated in India and south-west China. The oil is produced mainly in India.


Botanical Name:Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch.
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Family:Asteraceae
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Synonyms:Saussurea lappa, Auklandia costus, Aplotaxis lappa, Aplotaxis auriculata
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Parts Used:Dried roots
Extraction Method:Steam distilled and solvent extraction
Colour:Pale yellow or brownish
Consistency:Thick
Aroma Description:Woody, musty
Historical Uses:The root has been used for centuries in treatment of digestive complaints and infestions including typhoid and cholera.
Modern Uses:Not used in aromatherapy, some usage as a fixative and perfume component. Used as a flavour in drinks and confectionery.
Cautions:Severe dermal irritant, non toxic,
 Main Constituents, %
 Dihydrocostus lactone
 Costunilide
 Costols
 Caryophyllene
 Selinene
 Costic acid
 Oleic acid
 Others
 Physical Actions
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, digestive, exporant, febrifuge, hypotensive, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.

 Toxicity
LD50 - (oral) rat 3.4g/kg. (dermal) rabbit >not known.
Irritation/Sensitisation - Not available
Phototoxicity - Not available





        
        
Costus Root Essential Oil Description Technical Specs. Certificate of Analysis MSDS
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