Costus is an herb. The root and oil from the root are used to make medicine. Costus root is used for treating worm (nematode) infections. Costus oil is used for asthma, cough, gas, and severe intestinal diseases such as dysentery and cholera.It is also used as a tonic and to stimulate digestion. More @Wikipedia
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