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Fragrant Costus Root
Saussurea costus / fragrant botanical blend
සිං සුවඳ කොට්ටං (Suwanda Kottan)த கோஷ்டம் (Kottam)
Native Region
Highland sheltered valleys and sub-montane forest slopes
Harvest Season
Dry season (February - April)
Active Compounds
Costunolide, Dehydrocostus lactone
Traditional Uses
- • Aromatic grounding bath infusions to soothe mental anxiety
- • Traditional Shiro-Abhyanga hair root oils
- • Fragrant skin wraps for royal celebrations
Medicinal Properties
Nervine calming aromatic terpene profileRelieves tension headaches