What it is: Costus root is the dried rhizome of the costus plant, a traditional aromatic material from China's Yunnan and Sichuan highlands. It carries a warm, spicy, slightly earthy scent used in incense and sachet blends.

How to use & scenes: Add to incense blends, sachets, or simmering potpourri. It layers well with sandalwood or agarwood. Use in meditation, study, or home fragrance to add depth.

Craft: Roots are harvested, cleaned, sliced, and shade-dried using methods passed down in herb-growing regions. No synthetic fragrance is added.

Cultural meaning: In Chinese incense culture, costus is valued as a grounding note that supports calm and focus. It is a plant material, not a finished incense product.