Costus Root Extract Powder - Saussurea Lappa

Pre-meal capsule: 100–200 mg with water 10–15 minutes before your starch-heaviest meal for tidy, repeatable serving math.

Warm herbal drink: 100–200 mg whisked into 250–300 ml fennel/ginger or lemon-peel tea; add after liquid; whisk 20–30 s; brief settle.

RTM sticks/sachets: 100–200 mg per 250–300 ml; pre-wet, then add post-liquid; log pH and whisk/settle steps in SOPs.

Gummies: 0.10%–0.30% w/w; monitor water activity; seal promptly.

Stack idea: Keep Costus on its own for two weeks; if desired later, add one neutral partner (fennel or light citrus peel). As a routine practice, space ~90 minutes from medications and introduce only one change at a time.

Bitter-led routine: Root bitters suit simple pre-meal rituals within a food-first plan.

Mindful-meal cues: Distinct bitter nuance can complement portion awareness and unhurried eating.

Everyday antioxidant support: Native polyphenols contribute to day-to-day antioxidant intake as part of a varied diet.

Format versatility: Low-grit extract fits capsules, warm drinks, sticks and gummies with clear mg-per-serve math.

Ops-friendly handling: Controlled moisture and fine milling support smooth batching, filling and storage.

Serving Size: 1 capsule or scoop (≈ 100–200 mg powder)

Ingredients: Costus (Kuth) Root Extract Powder (from root of Saussurea lappa)

Does Not Contain: Added sugar, caffeine, synthetic preservatives

Allergen Information: Vegan; gluten-free; dairy-free. Contains natural herbal bitters; discontinue if unusually sensitive. Consult a professional if pregnant, nursing or on medications; not for children.

Usage Recommendation: 100–200 mg once daily in capsules, warm drinks, RTM sticks or gummies. Add one change at a time and space ~90 minutes from medications.

Storage Advice: Store below 25 °C, <60% RH, in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep tightly sealed.

Keep Away From Children

Q: Why use a Costus root extract instead of cut root when planning capsules, drinks and gummies?

A: Cut root typically needs multi-gram scoops and brings grit and variability to beverages. An extract concentrates recognizable constituents—sesquiterpene lactones like costunolide with supportive phenolics—into compact milligram servings that disperse smoothly across capsules, RTM sticks and gummies. Start 100–200 mg (0.10%–0.30% in gummies), pre-wet, add after liquid, whisk 20–30 seconds and allow a brief settle. Hold grams, pH and whisk/settle constant for two weeks before changing partners or inclusion so your benchtop SOP repeats predictably at pilot scale. Claim strength: High

Q: How do I present serving math on pack while keeping statements conservative and non-medical?

A: Lead with one anchor range—100–200 mg per serving—and express beverages as mg per 250–300 ml and gummies as w/w %. Pair with routine/support phrasing (bitter-led ritual; everyday antioxidant intake within a varied diet) and practical handling notes (add after liquid; whisk & settle). Avoid disease words or cure/prevent phrasing, include pregnancy/child cautions and keep your PDP disclaimer visible, so expectations are clear for users and auditors. Claim strength: High

Q: Any flavour partners that keep the cup pleasant without heavy sweeteners?

A: Fennel, lemon peel and a light ginger line balance the assertive root-bitter edge while keeping recipes simple. If a blend reads strong or thin, adjust inclusion by ~15% before changing partners; change only one variable at a time so QA can attribute improvements and procurement can lock sieve cut and moisture specs. Pre-wetting, post-liquid addition, a 20–30 s whisk and a short settle typically improve dispersion and mouthfeel across beverage and gummy runs. Claim strength: Moderate

Q: Any cautions I should communicate to everyday users?

A: Keep servings modest and consistent; use with food; discontinue if unusually sensitive. Not for children. As a routine practice, advise spacing ~90 minutes from medications and consulting a professional if pregnant or nursing. Provide explicit storage and keep-away language on pack. Clear, conservative guidance plus one-change-at-a-time evaluation keeps use safe and statements within structure/function territory. Claim strength: High

Claim-strength scale – High = multiple human studies; Moderate = a few trials; Emerging = early lab data.