saussurea costus

Ground custus 

Custus was named for being imported overseas, a herbal plant belonging to the gingerweed family. This plant was commonly used in ancient times to treat many health problems, for example treating kidney stones and ridding the body of toxins.  It is characterized by two different varieties, one with a bitter taste and the other with a sweet taste.

Ground Custus carries multiple benefits, including:

• Promotes liver health.
• Contributes to the alleviation of cold and flu symptoms.
• Enhances body immunity.
• Treats mouth sores and gums.
• Helps regulate milk hormone for lactating women.
• Helps regulate thyroid hormones.
• It treats diseases of the colon and IBS.
• Eliminate intestinal worms.
• Helps solve some infertility problems in men.

Ground custus uses

It is used in some traditional medical traditions as a natural remedy for several health problems.
It can be mixed with hot water to prepare herbal tea that is thought to help calm nerves and improve digestive health.
It can be blended with other ingredients to prepare face catchers.
It is used in some beauty products as a natural ingredient to improve product quality.
The ground Custus can sometimes be used as a spice in some oriental and Asian dishes to give a distinctive flavor