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Arabic Name : Qusht Shirin
Bengali Name : Kudo
Chinese Name : Mu xiang
English Name : Costus Root, Kut Root
French Name : Costus Elegant
German Name : Practige Kostwurz
Gujarati Name : Upleta, Kath
Hindi Name : Kusht, Metha Kut, Kur, Pokharmur
Kannada Name : Changal Kustha
Latin name : Saussurea lappa
Marathi Name : Upleta, Kustha
Persian Name : Qusht Shirin, Koshtah
Punjabi Name : Kuth
Sanskrit Name : Kustha, Kushtha
Urdu Name : Qusht
Description: The root is alterative, analgesic, anthelmintic, antiinflammatory, strong antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine tonic, rejuvenative, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. Useful in dyspepsia, flatulence, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, cough, phlegm, fever, jaundice and liver problems. It is also reputed for its ability to prevent hair turning grey. It is also very useful for liver cirrhosis and viral hepatitis.
Externally it is applied in rheumatism and wounds.
Recommended Dosage: 200 mg to 1 g powder.
Contraindication: This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.
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