Costus Root CO2 Extract

Scientific Name: Saussaurea lappa

Country of Origin: India

Distillation Method: CO2 Extraction

Plant Part: Root

Perfume Note: Base

Costus is an ingredient some believe is mentioned in the Bible. This is a very thick oil that will need to be heated gently to make it workable.

Scent Profile: Woody scent profile with an interesting diffusive quality and excellent fixative qualities. Some describe this oil has having a powdery, orris root, cedarwood tone. Use in small amounts.

Our Costus Root CO2 extract is semi-solid and extremely sticky, it will take a long time in a water bath to make it more fluid.  It is difficult to work with.   Soluble in alcohol.  If using with a carrier oil it will need to be infused and filtered.

Use this oil with caution.

We have a very limited supply.

Blending Suggestions:  patchouli, sandalwood, rose, ylang ylang, sweet myrrh, vetiver and spices.

Suggested Uses & Properties for External Applications:

Incense

Safety:

Hazards: Fetotoxicity (based on costunolide and dehydrocostus lactone content); skin sensitization (high risk).

Contraindications: Should not be used on the skin.

Contraindications (all routes): Pregnancy, lactation

Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (pp. 1116-1117). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. 

Storage:  Store in a dark colored bottle out of direct sunlight.

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.