Indian Costus capsules (Qist Al Hindi): 100% plant-based capsules.
The high-altitude root from Kashmir and the Himalayas, dried and ground into powder. The format that avoids the bitter taste and pronounced smell of the raw root. A Miel Impérial selection.
60 indian costus capsules
€11.50
Indian Costus capsules (Qist Al Hindi): 100% plant-based capsules.
The high-altitude root from Kashmir and the Himalayas, dried and ground into powder. The format that avoids the bitter taste and pronounced smell of the raw root. A Miel Impérial selection.
A Miel Impérial Selection
Indian Costus Capsules (Qist Al Hindi)
Indian Costus, known as Qist Al Hindi in Arabic, is a plant of the Asteraceae family native to the high altitudes of Asia, notably Kashmir and the Himalayas. It is the roots that are harvested, dried and ground into powder. Miel Impérial offers them in 100% plant-based capsules: the format that allows simple daily intake, without the bitter taste and very pronounced smell of the raw root.
Miel Impérial Indian Costus: Qist Al Hindi in capsule form
• Miel Impérial Indian Costus capsules contain the dried, powdered root of Saussurea costus, a high-altitude Asian plant known as Qist Al Hindi in Arabic.
• The capsules are 100% plant-based, allowing simple daily intake.
• The raw root comes as small dark brown sticks with a bitter taste and a very marked smell: the capsule avoids that passage over the palate.
• Indian Costus holds an important place in the heritage of prophetic medicine as well as in Asian, Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions.
• This supplement is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women or young children, and requires medical advice if you are on any treatment.
Qist Al Hindi
the Arabic name for Indian Costus
100% plant-based capsules
simple daily intake
High-altitude root
Kashmir and the Himalayas
Without the bitterness
the capsule settles it
What is Indian Costus?
Indian Costus (Saussurea costus) is a plant of the Asteraceae family, the same one as chamomile or arnica. It grows at altitude in Asia, mainly in the province of Kashmir and the foothills of the Himalayas.
It is the roots that are used. Harvested and then dried, they come as small dark brown sticks whose appearance recalls the siwak stick. Ground into powder, they can be swallowed, inhaled or applied as a poultice according to traditional uses. Their taste is frankly bitter and their smell very pronounced.
A plant with an ancient heritage
Indian Costus is cited among the most widely used plants of traditional Chinese medicine and also features in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. In the Muslim world it holds a particular place within the corpus of prophetic medicine, alongside hijama, which explains its enduring renown and its gradual return to natural home care kits.
It is this heritage, passed down across several centuries and several continents, that makes Qist Al Hindi one of the most sought-after plants among enthusiasts of natural care traditions.
Why the capsule format?
Bitterness, bypassed
Costus root has a frankly bitter taste and a very marked smell that puts many people off. In capsule form, there is no contact with the palate.
100% plant-based
Our capsules are certified 100% plant-based, a detail that matters for daily peace of mind.
Consistent dosing
Each capsule contains the same amount, whereas powder requires weighing or spoon-measuring at every intake.
Practical every day
A bottle slips into a bag: no preparation, no mixing, no equipment. The simplest form to fit into a routine.
Directions for use
Swallow the capsules with a large glass of water. Follow the daily dose stated on the bottle label and do not exceed it. A food supplement is no substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children.
The Costus range at Miel Impérial
Prefer the root or the powder to capsules? Find our Indian Costus in its other forms.
For external use, also discover our Indian Costus oil 60 ml.
Precautions and contraindications
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women or for young children.
• Ongoing medical treatment: always seek your doctor's advice before taking it. Taking it at the same time as certain medicines, notably aspirin, is strongly discouraged.
• Do not exceed the daily dose stated on the bottle label.
• Stop taking it and consult a healthcare professional if any adverse effect occurs.
• This product is a food supplement. It replaces neither a varied, balanced diet, nor medical treatment, nor the advice of a healthcare professional.
Storage
Keep the bottle tightly closed, at room temperature, away from light, heat and humidity. Keep out of reach of young children.
FAQ – Indian Costus capsules
What is Qist Al Hindi?
Qist Al Hindi is the Arabic name for Indian Costus, a plant of the Asteraceae family whose root is used. It grows at altitude in Asia, notably in Kashmir and the Himalayas.
What is the difference between Indian Costus and marine Costus?
They are two distinct varieties of Costus, traditionally distinguished by colour and origin: Indian Costus (Qist Al Hindi) is the darker and more bitter, while marine Costus (Qist Al Bahri), lighter in colour, is considered milder in taste.
What does Indian Costus taste like?
A frankly bitter taste and a very pronounced smell, characteristic of the root. That is precisely why the capsule format is so popular, as it avoids the passage over the palate.
How many capsules should be taken per day?
Refer to the daily dose stated on the bottle label and do not exceed it. Dosages vary with the amount of plant per capsule: do not transpose the dosage of another brand.
Are the capsules plant-based?
Yes, our capsules are certified 100% plant-based.
Can it be taken alongside medical treatment?
Not without medical advice. Taking it at the same time as certain medicines, notably aspirin, is strongly discouraged. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
In what other forms is Indian Costus available?
Traditionally as dried root sticks or as powder, to be swallowed, inhaled or applied as a poultice. It also exists as an oil for external use.
Qist Al Hindi, without the bitterness
Indian Costus capsules · high-altitude root · 100% plant-based capsules. A Miel Impérial selection.