Costus Root
Costus root (Saussurea Lappa) is a wild natural herb root with a pungent taste. It has a pleasant aromatic odor It's Urdu name is kusht e shireen. It is mainly grown in Kashmir valleys. Costus root and oil are used in different pharmaceutical products. It has a wide usage in some weight loss products. Costus root is also used as culinary spice.
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