Plant Details
:Common Name
Kuth
:Scientific Name
Saussurea lappa
:Introduction
Saussurea costus, commonly known as costus or kuth, is a species of thistle in the genus Saussurea native to South Asia. Essential oils extracted from the root is used in traditional medicine and in perfumes since ancient times.
: Details
It is usually found at elevations of 2,500 to 3,000 m (8,202.1 to 9,842.5 ft) asl in South Asia; including the Himalayas, Kashmir, Jammu, Western Ghats, and the Kishenganga Valley.
Essential Oils
| Serial No. | Essential Oil Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Saussurea lappa essential oil |
Plant Variety
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Latest Molecules
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Name: Dehydroelsholtzia ketoneView
Scientific Name: 3-methyl-1-(3-methylfuran-2-yl)but-2-en-1-one
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Name: 2-nitroethanolView
Scientific Name: 2-nitroethanol
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Name: Vulgarone BView
Scientific Name: Vulgarone B
