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Saussurea costus is a species of thistle in the genus Saussurea native to South Asia. Essential oils extracted from the root is used in traditional medicine and in perfumes since ancient times.

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Chemical Composition:Phytochemical analysis of S. lappa roots showed the presence of monoterpenes, sesquiterpenoids, flavonoids, lignans, triterpenes, steroids, glycosides etc. S. lappa roots are rich source of sesquiterpenoids specially sesquiterpene lactones



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