Our company exports Costus Root Oil as per customer’s demand. After confirmation of order we extract and supply the freshly prepared oil.

CAS / FEMA Detail :

Name Costus Root
Botanical Name Sausurrea Costus
Common Names Kuth oil, Costus root oil, Costus oil and Costus root essential oil
Country of origin India
Source Cultivated
Part of Plant used Roots
C.A.S 8023-88-9
FEMA 2336
Extraction Method Steam Distillation (Hydro Distillation)
Color and appearance Light yellow to brown sticky liquid
Odor Extremely tenacious odor reminiscent of old precious wood. The odor has been compared to that of wet dog, human hair, or animal fur.
Solubility Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity 0.935 – 1.045 @ 25°C
Refractive Index 1.503 – 1.527 @ 20°C
Warning/Contraindications Nontoxic, test on skin before using, as it could be an irritant.

Description: Costus root is a large erect, perennial plant up to 1m high with thick tapering roots and numerous almost black flowers. The dried roots are macerated in warm water and then subjected to steam distillation to extract the essential oil.

Major Constituents: Aplotaxene, Costus acid, Costol, Costus-Lactone.

Uses: As an antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, digestive, expectorant, febrifuge, hypotensive, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. It is also used as incense, and as a fixative and fragrance component in cosmetics and perfumes. The food industry also uses Costus Root essential oil as a flavour ingredient – especially in confectionery, alcoholic and soft drinks.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Protected from sun light. We pack the oil in airtight aluminium bottles and store it in a cool dry warehouse.