🌿 Costus Root Oil Botanical Name: Saussurea costusCommon Names: Costus Oil, Kuth OilType: Natural Essential OilPart Used: Dried RootsExtraction Method: Steam DistillationOrigin: Himalayan Region (India)Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India 🌾 Product Description Costus Root Oil is a rare and precious essential oil extracted from the dried roots of the Saussurea costus plant, a high-altitude herb traditionally grown in the Himalayas. Deeply earthy, leathery, and musky in aroma, this oil is an ancient treasure in Ayurvedic, Unani, and Tibetan medicine, as well as in high-end niche perfumery. The oil’s grounding, fixative properties make it an ideal base in oriental and spicy perfumes. In traditional wellness systems, it is revered for respiratory, digestive, and anti-inflammatory support. 🔬 Organoleptic Properties Parameter Description Appearance Viscous, thick liquid Color Amber to dark brown Aroma Earthy, musky, leathery, with a woody undertone Consistency Thick ⚙ Physical & Chemical Properties Parameter Specification Specific Gravity (20°C) 0.950 – 1.010 Refractive Index (20°C) 1.495 – 1.520 Flash Point ~85°C Solubility Soluble in oils and alcohol; insoluble in water 🧪 Key Constituents Component Approximate % Costunolide 15–25% Dehydrocostus Lactone 10–18% α-Costol 5–10% Other Sesquiterpenes 15–20% Note: High costunolide and dehydrocostus lactone content contributes to its medicinal value and fixative power in perfumery. ✅ Quality Standards 100% Pure & Natural Steam distilled – no solvents or synthetics Conforms to IFRA and Ayurvedic quality norms Vegan and cruelty-free Sustainably sourced under CITES compliance 🛠 Applications Perfumery: Used as a fixative in oriental, musky, and incense-based compositions Aromatherapy: Grounding, emotionally stabilizing, and respiratory aid Traditional Medicine: For asthma, colds, skin infections, and inflammation Spiritual Use: Used in incense and ritual oils for grounding and purification Cosmetics: Included in balms, massage blends, and wellness products 🧊 Storage & Shelf Life Store in airtight, light-resistant containers Avoid moisture, direct sunlight, and temperature extremes Shelf life: 3–5 years (may thicken with age) 📦 Packaging Options Amber Glass Bottles: 10ml, 30ml, 100ml Aluminum Bottles: 250ml, 500ml, 1kg Bulk HDPE Drums: 5kg, 10kg, 25kg Custom packaging and white-labeling available 📍 Supplier Meena PerfumeryKannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India“Essence of Purity – Bottled by Tradition”