Oud Al Qust vs Ferula Gummosa

A fundamental Unani herb known as Qust al Hindi, used for respiratory, digestive, and skin conditions.

Perennial herb native to Iran and Central Asia producing a gum resin used in Persian medicine for antispasmodic, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory purposes.

costunolide, dehydrocostus lactone, aplotaxene, alkaloids

monoterpenes, umbelliferone, alpha-pinene, cadinene, galbanum gum

respiratory conditions, digestive disorders, skin conditions, joint pain

respiratory conditions, digestive spasms, wound healing, nervous conditions, joint pain

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, bronchodilator

antispasmodic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

1-3g root powder daily

2–4g resin or essential oil 2–5 drops in carrier

pregnancy in large doses, direct contact with mucous membranes

pregnancy, epilepsy, kidney disease

irritant to mucous membranes

skin sensitization, nausea with high doses