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Ingredient Name : Saussurea lappa Clarke.

Arabic Name : Qust, Bustaj

Bengali Name : Kur, Pachak

Chinese Name : Mu xiang

English Name : Costus Root, Kut Root

French Name : Costus Elegant

German Name : Himalayascharte, Indische Costuswurzel, Kostuspflanze

Gujarati Name : Uplet, Kath

Hindi Name : Kusht, Metha Kut, Kur, Pokharmur

Kannada Name : Changal Kustha, Koshth

Kashmiri Name : Koth

Latin name : Saussurea lappa Clarke.

Marathi Name : Upleta, Kustha

Persian Name : Qusht Shirin, Koshtah, Bustak

Punjabi Name : Kuth, Koth

Sanskrit Name : Kustha, Kushtha

Urdu Name : Qusht

Description

The root is alterative, analgesic, anthelmintic, antiinflammatory, strong antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine tonic, rejuvenative, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. Useful in dyspepsia, flatulence, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, cough, phlegm, fever, jaundice and liver problems. It is also reputed for its ability to prevent hair turning grey. It is also very useful for liver cirrhosis and viral hepatitis.

Externally it is applied in rheumatism and wounds.

Recommended Dosage: 250 mg to 2 g powder of dried roots.

Contraindication: This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.