Costus
Dolomiaea costus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (463 studies) · ★★★★★
Costus, scientifically known as Dolomiaea costus, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing systems. Often recognized for its aromatic properties, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation. This botanical treasure remains a significant subject of study in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Roots
- Common names
- Costus
- Scientific synonyms
- Saussurea Costus · Theodorea Costus · 4 more
Names
Common Names
- Costus
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dolomiaea costusSynonyms
- Saussurea costus
- Theodorea costus
- Aucklandia lappa
- Saussurea lappa
- Aucklandia costus
- Aplotaxis lappa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Dolomiaea, specifically as the species Dolomiaea costus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dolomiaea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing in the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical landscapes of Hainan. The species is also documented within the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Finally, it inhabits the North-Central parts of China, completing its diverse range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dolomiaea costus, is highly valued in traditional medicine for its various components. The most significant part used is the root, specifically the dried and processed roots which are often ground into a fine powder for therapeutic applications. While the leaves may be present during its growth cycle, the primary medicinal potency is concentrated in the subterranean parts. Furthermore, the plant is a source of aromatic essential oil, which is extracted to harness its potent fragrance and chemical properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 10 sources) | ★★★★★ |
| roots | Food chemistry (and other 9 sources) | ★★★★☆ |
| Roots | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Chinese journal of natural medicines (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| powder | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Costus roots | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root paste | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dolomiaea costus has 104 reported phytochemicals identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Costunolide, Dehydrocostus lactone, Flavonoids, Alantolactone, CHLOROGENIC ACID.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Costunolide | Dr. Duke (and other 16 sources) | ★★★★★ |
| Dehydrocostus lactone | Dr. Duke (and other 14 sources) | ★★★★★ |
| Flavonoids | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 7 sources) | ★★★★☆ |
| Alantolactone | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia) (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cynaropicrin | Computers in biology and medicine (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dehydrocostuslactone | Journal of natural products (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-IONONE | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dolomiaea costus has 199 reported activities identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 6 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 6 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Dr. Duke (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dolomiaea costus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, expectorant.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiseptic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aphrodisiac | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| expectorant | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| KM1608 | Biomolecules (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 70% ethanol extract | BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic Extract | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Organic extracts | Environmental and molecular mutagenesis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| S. costus extracts | RSC advances (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetic acid extract | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous leaf extract | Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |