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Pure and natural essential oil

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  • Code: T1599
  • INCI: Saussurea costus
  • CAS: 8023-88-9
  • EINECS: 639-571-1
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Type: pure essential oil (EO)
  • Chemotype: Costunolide (about 44%)
  • Food flavoring: yes (according to EC Regulation 1334/2008)
  • Extraction method: steam distillation
  • Purity: 100%
  • Origin: India

Extraction

Costo essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the plant's roots, previously dried and macerated in hot water. It appears as a dark (sometimes almost viscous) reddish-brown liquid that releases a distinctive "animal" note reminiscent of leather, very tenacious, with a distant woody-musty undertone.

Property

Costus essential oil has always symbolized a coveted yet elusive raw material, representing—even today—an extremely rare and precious product; not surprisingly, since ancient times, it has been considered one of the most adulterated raw materials of all.
Non-toxic and—except in exceptional cases—non-irritating, it has pronounced fixative, as well as antitumor, antiseptic, antiviral, stimulant, and tonic properties.
It harmonizes well with the essential oils of agarwood, ambrette, Peruvian balsam, cistus, Ethiopian frankincense, opoponax, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang-ylang, as well as oakmoss absolute.

Uses

The very small amount of pure, natural Costo distillate available is traditionally used in perfumery, both as a fixative and as a fragrance component, especially when a warm, persistent note is desired. Its use in the food industry, where it was used as a flavoring for confectionery and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, is no longer common.
The relevant technical and safety documentation for the product is available upon request.

Botany

Also known in Hindi as "Kuth", Kos is native to northern India and southwestern China, where it grows at altitudes between 2,500 and 3,000 meters. It is a large, erect perennial plant that can reach two meters in height. It has serrated leaves, numerous dark flowers, and a thick taproot. In the East, it has been used for millennia—in addition to extracting its precious essential oil—both as an incense and as a medicinal remedy for digestive disorders and respiratory conditions.

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