Ameen Foods Costus Root (Saussurea costus) is a distinctive aromatic herb long valued in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese herbal culture. Recognized for its warm, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor, costus root is used both as a spice and in traditional herbal preparations. In the kitchen, costus adds a subtle ginger-like depth to soups, stews, and teas, infusing recipes with a mellow sweetness and rich aroma. It's a favorite in Eastern and Middle Eastern cuisines, where its earthy undertones bring balance and warmth to savory and herbal preparations. Beyond its culinary uses, costus root has a long history in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal practices. Fragrant, grounding, and deeply traditional — Ameen Foods Costus Root bridges the worlds of food and cultural heritage with timeless flavor. Botanical name: Saussurea costusAlso known as: Saussurea lappa, Kuth, Kut, Kushta, Qust, Qust al-Hindi, Qust al-Bahri, Aromatic Ginger, Indian Aloe, Kostha, Kushtham
