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Kustha / Kuth / Costus Root for Male Sexual Health

Sanskrit: कुष्ठ | Saussurea lappa C.B. Clarke

How Kustha / Kuth / Costus Root helps with Male Sexual Health according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

Overview

Kustha / Kuth / Costus Root is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Highly aromatic root used since ancient times. Now protected. Extensively used in skin diseases and respiratory disorders.

How Kustha / Kuth / Costus Root Helps with Male Sexual Health

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Kustha / Kuth / Costus Root has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:

  • Potency (Virya): Ushna
  • Taste (Rasa): Tikta, Katu, Madhura
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshna

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Tikta, Katu, Madhura
Quality (Guna)
Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshna
Potency (Virya)
Ushna
Key Constituents
Essential oil (1.5-2%), Costunolide (sesquiterpene lactone), Dehydrocostus lactone, Saussurea lactone, Inulin
Also Known As
Sanskrit: कुष्ठ, रोगघ्न, पारिभद्र, वाप्य
Hindi: कूठ, कुठ, कुड

Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health

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Adraka Zingiber officinale Roscoe (fresh)
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Agarwood Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.
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Almond Prunus amygdalus Batsch.
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Amla Phyllanthus emblica Linn.
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Amarvela Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.
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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.
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Asclepias Asclepias curassavica Linn.

See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.