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Kushtha (Costus) — Classical Herb Guide (Jaipur)
Kushtha (Saussurea lappa) — rasa–guna–virya–vipaka, root, vata–kapha–kushta framing, sourcing awareness — educational monograph.
वैद्य आदित्य घोसल्या · Reg. No. NR/AY/RJ/0007555 (NCISM)
Introduction — what Kushtha is (educational)
Kushtha is a classical aromatic root drug; botanical name Saussurea lappa / Saussurea costus (Asteraceae). In Hindi/folk: kuth / costus; in English: costus root. Do not confuse with the disease name ‘kushta’ (skin) — this is the drug name. Searches: ‘kuth ayurveda’, ‘costus root’.
Arogyasudha Ayurveda Hospital operates in Jaipur (Rampura Dabri, Tantiyawas) and at a Chomu centre under Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya (Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555). Card (/shop/pharmacy#kushtha). Some wild populations appear in conservation/trade discussions — illegal wild collection is not encouraged; use vaidya/licensed sources. Skin guide: /knowledge/best-ayurveda-skin-eczema-jaipur.
Identity and synonyms
Botanical: Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch. — Himalayan root. Search synonyms: kuth, costus, koot, Aucklandia. Disease kushta ≠ drug Kushtha.
Rasa–guna–virya–vipaka
Educational summary: • Rasa: tikta, katu, some madhura talk • Guna: laghu, ruksha • Virya: ushna • Vipaka: katu • Dosha direction: vata–kapha pacifying; kushta–shwasa supportive talk
Parts and famous yogas
• Principal: root • Forms: powder, decoction fraction, oil/dhuma yogas • Source: prefer cultivated/licensed supply — not illegal wild collection
Classical use directions — vata, kapha, skin
Classical discussion considers Kushtha mentioned in vata–kapha disorders, kushta/kandu support and some respiratory–abdominal directions — not a guarantee. Related: /knowledge/best-ayurveda-skin-eczema-jaipur; psoriasis /knowledge/ayurvedic-treatment-psoriasis-jaipur.
Precautions — sourcing and dose
• Pregnancy — not by yourself • Unknown wild root — check source/rules; conservation awareness • Caution with ushna drug in pitta aggravation • Allergy/asthma history — vaidya • Children — vaidya dose
Pathya notes
In vata–kapha direction warm light pathya per vaidya.
Access in Jaipur
Avoid illegal wild ‘kuth Jaipur’ purchases. /consult; /shop/pharmacy#kushtha. Arogyasudha Ayurveda Hospital operates in Jaipur (Rampura Dabri, Tantiyawas) and at a Chomu centre under Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya (Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555).
Limitations
Kushtha does not guarantee curing skin disease ‘from the root’. No overclaim on CITES — sourcing awareness only.
Frequently asked questions
Q1.What is Kushtha?
A. Saussurea costus — kuth root; vata–kapha direction. Different from disease name.
Q2.Collect wild?
A. Illegal/harmful — licensed/vaidya source.
Q3.Guaranteed results?
A. No.
Educational information only — not self-treatment or a cure guarantee. Illegal wild Kushtha collection is not encouraged; do not self-take in pregnancy. Physician: Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya, Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555.
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