Kuth Meetha Root

Kuth Meetha / Costus Root

Kuth / Kuth Meetha (कुठ) is the root drug traditionally known under Saussurea costus/Saussurea lappa. Kew's current accepted name is Dolomiaea costus.

Ayurvedic / Traditional Context

Kuth is a classical medicinal root. This PDP prioritizes exact identity and compliance/provenance rather than respiratory, digestion, immunity or stress-treatment promises.

Ayurvedic Property Status

Omitted because exact authoritative root-specific RGVP values were not directly verified in this pass.

Available Form & Purchase Guidance

Natural contains dried root pieces; Powder is ground root. Both should refer to the same verified species/source lot.

Why Buy From Jadibuti Store?

• Modern accepted taxonomy is reconciled with the familiar Saussurea names.
• Conservation/trade status is disclosed instead of using vague purity hype.
• Part/form and source naming are stated explicitly.
• Unsupported therapeutic and superiority claims are excluded.

Educational Video

Reference note: Kew accepts Dolomiaea costus and synonymises Saussurea costus; pharmacopoeial sources use Kuth/Kustha root; CITES lists Saussurea costus in Appendix I.

Disclaimer: This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Product at a Glance

Botanical Identity	Accepted: Dolomiaea costus (Falc.) Kasana & A.K.Pandey; legacy/pharmacopoeial names Saussurea costus and S. lappa
Plant Part	Root
Forms	Natural Root, Root Powder
Pack Sizes	100 g, 200 g, 400 g, 900 g

Identity & Buying Clarity

Kew synonymises Saussurea costus under accepted Dolomiaea costus. Indian pharmacopoeial material uses Kustha/Kuth root. This species is internationally trade-sensitive and listed in CITES Appendix I under Saussurea costus.

Names in Different Languages / Systems

Ayurveda	Kuṣṭha, Kustha
Hindi_Trade	Kuth, Kuth Meetha, कुठ
English_Trade	Costus Root
Accepted_Botanical	Dolomiaea costus
Legacy	Saussurea costus, Saussurea lappa

Quality & Storage

Because Kuth is conservation/trade-sensitive, legal sourcing and traceable provenance matter more than unverified 'premium' claims.

Important Precautions

• Saussurea costus/Dolomiaea costus is CITES Appendix I listed; applicable sourcing/trade documentation must be respected.
• No asthma, digestion, immunity or stress-treatment dose is provided.
• Medicinal use should be practitioner-guided.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current botanical name of Kuth?

Kew accepts Dolomiaea costus.

Why is Saussurea costus still mentioned?

It is a major legacy/pharmacopoeial and CITES name.

Which plant part is sold?

Root.

What forms are available?

Natural root and Root Powder.

Is Kuth trade-sensitive?

Yes; Saussurea costus is listed in CITES Appendix I.

Why is the current URL preserved?

It already has meaningful Kuth Meetha search equity.

How should it be stored?

Airtight, cool and dry.