Botanica Gaia Costus Root Absolute. Saussurea Lappa. Botanical Musk for Aromatherapy, incense and perfume.

Costus Root Absolute. Saussurea Lappa. For Aromatherapy, incense and perfume.

Botanic Name: Saussurea Lappa.

Family name: Asteraceae.  

Common name: Costus, Indian Costus, Kuth, Putchuk, 

INCI: Saussurea Lappa roots Oil.  

Extraction Method: Organic Extraction. 

Parts used: Roots. 

Note: Base note. Fixative. 

Olor: Strong, old wood and violets, animalic undertone. 

Appearance: Amber. 

Origin country: India. Country Extraction: United States. 

Blend suggestions:  Bergamot, Boronia, Cedarwood (Atlas), Chamomile (Roman), Cistus, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus (Narrow Leaf), Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Labdanum, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Ravensara, Rose, Rosemary, Spikenard, Tea Tree, Vetiver, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.

Costus has multiple medicinal properties and is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments.

This costus is an absolute extracted with organic grain alcohol and macerated for almost a year and with a slow evaporation of the alcohol, leaving an absolute with a slightly viscous consistency and a smell with a very strong intensity.
It is used in natural perfumery as a fixative, and as a botanical musk, giving a dimension to a composition that few aromas usually achieve. In small doses it gives an elegant, refined touch, with soft woods, quality and balanced notes, in overdose it can dominate the composition and cannot be appreciated in all its splendor.

Its aroma recalls the butteriness of Indian sandalwood, soft and at the same time overwhelming, a background of musk with a light touch of Turkish black fig jam, reminiscent of Castoreum.

General safety information: Do not take any oil internally or apply undiluted essential oils to your skin without advanced knowledge of essential oils or without consulting a qualified aromatherapy professional. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy professional. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy professional before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical conditions or are taking medications.