Botanical Name: Saussurea Lappa
Other Names: costus, Indian costus, kuth, or putchuk
Costus oil is frequently characterized by its “unwashed dog” or “wet dog” aroma, which is commonly perceived as rather disagreeable. Nonetheless, when skillfully crafted by experienced perfumers, the distinctive extract’s warm and musky scent functions as a fixative, adding depth and substance to a perfume.
Medicinal Uses:
- Used for asthma
- Cough
- Gas
- Severe intestinal diseases such as dysentery
- Cholera
