Kushta, or Indian Costus Root, is an Ayurvedic herb used for rejuvenation, infertility issues, and skin problems. It acts as a detoxifier and nourishes reproductive organs. Kushta also relieves joint pain and inflammation, regulates menstrual cycles, and is used to treat intestinal worms, arthritis, and skin diseases. The root of Kushta is commonly used in formulations for conditions like digestive issues, cough, asthma, and more. It can be taken internally or used externally as a paste for inflammation.
Kushta, or Indian Costus Root, is an Ayurvedic herb used for rejuvenation, infertility issues, and skin problems. It acts as a detoxifier and nourishes reproductive organs. Kushta also relieves joint pain and inflammation, regulates menstrual cycles, and is used to treat intestinal worms, arthritis, and skin diseases. The root of Kushta is commonly used in formulations for conditions like digestive issues, cough, asthma, and more. It can be taken internally or used externally as a paste for inflammation.
Kushta, or Indian Costus Root, is an Ayurvedic herb used for rejuvenation, infertility issues, and skin problems. It acts as a detoxifier and nourishes reproductive organs. Kushta also relieves joint pain and inflammation, regulates menstrual cycles, and is used to treat intestinal worms, arthritis, and skin diseases. The root of Kushta is commonly used in formulations for conditions like digestive issues, cough, asthma, and more. It can be taken internally or used externally as a paste for inflammation.
Kushta, or Indian Costus Root, is an Ayurvedic herb used for rejuvenation, infertility issues, and skin problems. It acts as a detoxifier and nourishes reproductive organs. Kushta also relieves joint pain and inflammation, regulates menstrual cycles, and is used to treat intestinal worms, arthritis, and skin diseases. The root of Kushta is commonly used in formulations for conditions like digestive issues, cough, asthma, and more. It can be taken internally or used externally as a paste for inflammation.
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Kushta, Indian Costus Root (Saussurea lappa)
Family: Zingiberaceae (same as ginger and turmeric)
Main property: Rasayana: rejuvenation Vrushya: infertility Twak dosa: Skin related issues Krimigna: intestinal worms
Rasayana / rejuvenation: It is recommended for the rejuvenation of each and every part of the body. Kushta also act as a fine detoxifier as it has ability to flush out toxins hence enhancing rejuvenation.
Infertility: Recommended as a supplement in infertility as it specially nurtures the reproductive organs i.e. why it also works well in menstrual disorders especially painful menstrual cycle. It is mentioned as Sukrasodhana: Group of herbs that cleanse semen, correct sperm morphology
Skin and pain
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Kushth is also beneficial in skin diseases, ulcers, arthritis,
inflammation, skin healing. It is a potent anti-inflammatory, which relieves joint aches and pains, as a result of gout or rheumatism. Kushta is a useful uterine stimulant. Kushta is effective in regulating menstrual cycles and end painful periods. Arthritis - Kushta is also anti-inflammatory agent that brings good results in arthritis, joint disease, rheumatism, and back problems.
Mentioned in group of medicines under:
Lekhaniya (for scrubbing): Group of herbs that have scraping, fat
reducing activity (Udwarthana - type of treatment that we do in our clinic with herbal powder)
Asthapanopaga: Group of herbs used in Basti treatment (Enema)
Part Used: Root
Main Medicine Combinations
Krimighna kashaya / Krimighna Gulika / Krimishodini: It is a decoction
used in the treatment of worm infestation (Helminthiasis) This Kashaya is derived from Krimighna Gana of Charaka.
Asana eladi taila: It is a herbal oil used in the treatment of headache, ear and eye diseases. It is used for external application only.
Brihat purnachandra Rasa: It is a medicine in tablet form, used in anti-
ageing therapy, digestive disorders, cough, cold, asthma, anorexia, Holistic Healing Medical Center - Dubai, UAE Ayurvedic drug
