costusroot
/ˈkɑstəsˌrut/
noun
- The root of a tropical plant (Saussurea costus or related species), used in traditional medicine and as a spice or incense.
- The incense had a warm, woody scent from costusroot.
- In Ayurveda, costusroot is used to aid digestion.
- Costusroot is often ground into a powder for herbal remedies.