Costus (Kuth)
Saussurea costus
A fragrant root (kuth) used for cough, asthma, and digestion across Ayurveda and TCM.
Traditional use (ayurveda, tcm): A fragrant root (kuth) used for cough, asthma, and digestion across Ayurveda and TCM.
A fragrant root (kuth) used for cough, asthma, and digestion across Ayurveda and TCM.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A fragrant root (kuth) used for cough, asthma, and digestion across Ayurveda and TCM.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Endangered and CITES-protected — source ethically.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Endangered and CITES-protected — source ethically.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.