Is Indian costus beneficial for the stomach? 


     It is believed that Indian costus may help relieve stomach ulcers. A preliminary and unconfirmed study conducted on animals, and published in the International Journal of Pharmacy and Life Sciences in 2011, indicated that Indian costus possesses anti-ulcer properties, and this could be due to its cell-protective effect, or to its effect in strengthening the mucous membrane in the stomach. And the duodenum with enhanced mucosal defense, but there is still a need to conduct more studies to confirm this in humans. [1] It is worth noting that herbs cannot always be considered safe just because they are natural; The use of herbs can lead to many negative symptoms such as: allergies, rashes, asthma, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These symptoms may range from mild to severe, so a doctor should be consulted before using herbal extracts.