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Ayurvedic drug

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,
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abdominal colic pain, low back ache, heart burn, indigestion, gastritis,
fistula, jaundice, anemia, urinary tract disorders, gout.

Other uses:

Kushta churna (powder) is applied with butter milk as lepa (paste) for
inflammation.

3-5 gm of Kushta powder with honey help to relieve cough and asthma

3-5 gm with warm water helps in indigestion and anorexia

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