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Costus Extract (Saussurea costus) – Dehydrocostus Lactone 1–5%
Saussurea costus (S. lappa)
CITES-listed species (trade permit required)
Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.
- Marker compound
- Dehydrocostus lactone
- Standardisation
- 1–5% (HPLC)
- Assay method
- HPLC
- Plant part
- Root
- Origin
- India
Costus Extract (Saussurea costus) – Dehydrocostus Lactone 1–5%
Costus extract is produced from the root of Saussurea costus (Asteraceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Dehydrocostus lactone. Available grades: 1%, 5%. Typical sourcing: India. For B2B formulation in cosmetics & personal care.
1%5%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Saussurea costus (S. lappa) |
| Common names | Costus, Kushta |
| Plant family / part | Asteraceae / Root |
| Marker compound | Dehydrocostus lactone |
| Phytochemical class | Terpenoids › Sesquiterpenes & sesquiterpene lactones |
| Available grades | 1%, 5% |
| Assay method | HPLC |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Chinese Pharmacopoeia |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | India |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Regulatory status
- CITES-listed species (trade permit required)
Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.
Industries
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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