Saussurea Costus (Noun)
Meaning
Annual herb of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The root of Saussurea costus has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments.
- In perfumery, the essential oil extracted from Saussurea costus is valued for its warm, earthy, and slightly sweet fragrance.
- The volatile oil obtained from the roots of Saussurea costus is also used in the textile industry to preserve and protect furs.
- Saussurea costus is an annual herb that thrives in the eastern Himalayas, particularly in the Kashmir region.
- The dried roots of Saussurea costus have been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine to treat various health issues.