Costus Roots

The Messenger Muhammas (SAW) said, "Use this Qustal hindi roots (Oud al-Hindi) Indian Costus. It contains 7 types of cures, it is sniffed by the one having throat trouble, and is put inside the mouth of one  suffering from pleurisy"
In addition , Cupping,hijama, & Qustal Bahri (Sea incense costus) are the Best of your remedies". He added, " you should ot harm your children by treating tonsillitis by pressing their tonsils, rather use Qust al bahri (sea Incense costus)". {saheeh al-Bukhari (5696)]
Qust (Costus) also against victular and quartan fever (fever that comes every 4 days), the pain on the side of the body and poisons. When the face is anointed with Qust (Costus) that has been ground and mixed with water and honey, it heals spots that appear on the face. Galinus said that Qust (Costus) ‘heals tetanus, the pain on the sides and kills spots (which he called pumpkin seeds).
Besides that, modern researches suggest that Qust (Costus) is a blood purifier, antiseptic and increases the cutaneous circulation. Hence, it might be used to treat dandruff, freckles, and ringworm. It is a good insect repellent. Hence, might be used to keep off the insects from the clothes. Internally it is a good anti-spasmodic and neurotonic, hence, might be used to treat coughs, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, paralysis, facial palsy and neurasthenia.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF COSTUS ROOT

Treat Fever

It increases heat in the body

Reduces blood pressure

Reduces fat

Fights infection

It reduces inflammation

This herb relieves pain well

It treats skin diseases

It can improve hair growth

Removes toxins from the body

Skin diseases like itching and eczema

Paralysis

Low immunity and cold cough

Nerve weakness

Low blood pressure

Intestinal parasites

Irregular and painful periods and scanty menses