Costus Root Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Sassuriea costus | |
| Common Name | : | Costus Oil, Costus Root Essential Oil, Costus Root Absolute | |
| CAS # | : | 8023-88-9, F.E.M.A. : 2336 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Roots | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Yellow to brownish yellow viscous liquid with an extremely tenacious odor |
Description :
Costus Root is a large, erect, perennial plant up to 2m high with a thick tapering root and numerous black flowers.
Constituents & Specifications :
Aplotaxene. Costus Acid, Costol, Lactone, Dihydro Costus lactone.
Specific Gravity : 0.970 - 1.035 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.5000 – 1.5700 @ 25°C
Properties :
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, digestive, expectorant, febrifuge, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic.
Benefits & Uses :
- It helps to normalize and strengthen digestion, cleanse the body of toxic accumulations, enhance fertility, and reduce pain.
- It is also used as incense, as a fixative and fragrance component in cosmetics and perfumes. it is also a hair wash.