The plant has many names: it is known all over the world.It is known to many as Costus, Bush, and also Aplotaxis Lappa, Auckland Costus, Aucklandia Costus, Aucklandia Lappa, Costus Oil, Costus Root, Huile de Costus, Kushtha, Kuth, Mokko, Mokkou, Mu Xiang, Racine de Costus, Radix Aucklandiae, Saussurea costus, Saussurea lappa, Saussureae Radix, Yun Mu Xiang.It all refers to one small shrub, the powder or extracts from the root of which are used in folk medicine and perfumery, as well as in the preparation of dishes and drinks.