Qust Al Hindi / Indian Costus Root Powder 250g

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Pandey, M. M., Rastogi, S., and Rawat, A. K. Saussurea costus: botanical, chemical and pharmacological review of an ayurvedic medicinal plant. J Ethnopharmacol. 4-4-2007;110(3):379-390. View abstract. Rhee, J. K., Baek, B. K., and Ahn, B. Z. Structural investigation on the effects of the herbs on Clonorchis sinensis in rabbits. Am J Chin Med 1985;13(1-4):119-125. View abstract. Its benefits include aiding digestion, treating fever, fighting off infections, and treating severe diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis..

I'm a sister with ms, among other things with urinary infection that is very difficult to remove. I don't take medicine from the regular doctors and I have tried and/or take many things as (manuka) honey, habbatal sawda, ginger, bee pollen, pumpkinseed, etc. I have started with qist el hindi? (I don't know which type, which one would you advice?) a while ago and because my urinary infection (still) didn’t go away, I have increased the amount. RAGHAVAN, P., NAGENDRA, A. S., and DUTTA, N. K. Total alkaloids of Saussurea lappa in treatment of bronchial asthma. An assessment of its therapeutic value by clinical and ventilatory function studies. J Postgrad.Med 1962;8:158-169. View abstract. Dosage for general infections, allergies, obesity and inflammations is ½ to 1 tsp of this mixture in the buccal (i.e. between the gum and cheek), twice daily. It can also be drunk as a tea, mixed with honey. Lee, H. J., Kim, N. Y., Jang, M. K., Son, H. J., Kim, K. M., Sohn, D. H., Lee, S. H., and Ryu, J. H. A sesquiterpene, dehydrocostus lactone, inhibits the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and TNF-alpha in LPS-activated macrophages. Planta Med 1999;65(2):104-108. View abstract.Using Costus Root in large amounts may cause nausea and headaches. You should only use Costus up to three times a day. For those with low blood pressure or anaemia, and for children, Qustul Bahri may be more suitable as it is milder than Qustul hindi

Qust should be mixed in Olive oil as it was none other than Rasool’Allah (sallAllahu alayhi wassallam) himself who instructed His Ummah to use olive oil for eating and for massage. Qust infused olive oil should be massaged on the points of pain/joints in the evening before bed.

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Because the Qust infusion needs to be drunk, take 1/2 teaspoon of this mixture twice each day dissolved in a hot cup of green tea. The seeds will settle at the bottom of the cup so make sure you stir and agitate it so that you drink the crushed seeds too. In two weeks insha’Allah you will notice a considerable difference and have much more energy. The Prophet Mohammad صلى الله عليه وسلم taught us (see hadeeth text below) that Costus is a cure for: A Hadeeth of Saheeh Bukhari mentions it to be a cure for seven ailments, including Tonsillitis and Pleurisy. The Hadeeth even specifies that it should be administered from the nostrils for Tonsillitis, and from the side of the mouth (buccal) for Pleurisy. The other five benefits have not been mentioned. Having looked deeper to find the other five benefits, researchers came up with about thirty other benefits of Al Qust al Hindi, which are mentioned below. For unwanted skin spots, skin discolouration, scars, and burns: Mix Costus powder in equal parts with raw honey and add a very small amount of clean water to make a paste. Apply to the area once per day, for 20-30 minutes, and then wash off. Note: This information should not be used as a substitute for personal medical advice. The reader should consult his or her physician or clinician for specific information concerning specific medical conditions.

Reference to Hadith regarding the general excellence of Qust, and partnering it with Hijama in the same sentence. Qust al Hindi has found its use in many fields including medicines, fragrances, spices, fixatives, flavouring agents etc.

A person may use seven shifa paste 2 to 3 times daily… And take an additional ¼ tsp Qustul Hindi powder with it InshaAllah It can be taken orally, inhaled and also applied topically, depending on the condition of the person. There are two types of Qust, Indian costus (Qust al Hindi) and Marine/Sea costus (Qust al Bahri). Both types, roots are used for medicinal purpose.