Costus Root Oil

Costus Root is a large- erect- perennial plant up to 2m high with a thick tapering root and numerous black flowers. The dried roots are macerated in warm water then subjected to steam distillation to extract the oil.

Common Names

Ostus Root Oil- Costus Oil- Costus Root Essential Oil- Costus Root Absolute- Costus Oil India.

Blends With

Costus Root Essential Oil blends well with Patchouli- Opopanax, Ylang-ylang-and any oil with oriental and floral fragrances.

Constituents

Aplotaxene- Costus Acid- Costol-Lactone- Dihydro Costus lactone-

Uses

Costus Root Essential Oil has the following properties- antiseptic- antispasmodic- antiviral- bactericidal- carminative- digestive- expectorant- febrifuge- stimulant- stomachic-and tonic. It is also used as incense-as a fixative and fragrance component in cosmetics and perfumes.