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COSTUS

\kˈɒstəs], \kˈɒstəs], \k_ˈɒ_s_t_ə_s]\

Definitions of COSTUS

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A plant genus of the family Costaceae (sometimes classified in Zingiberaceae), order Zingiberales, subclass Zingiberidae, class Liliopsida (monocotyledons). It is a source of SAPONINS and furostanol glycosides.

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The root of which is aromatic, and has been considered tonic, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, &c. The virtues of the ancient costus are highly extolled. - Theophrastus, Dioscorides, Pliny, Galen.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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