# Kosso (Hagenia Abyssinica)
Kosso is one of Ethiopia's most celebrated traditional botanical therapies, historically utilized for deep gastrointestinal pattern clearance.
Botanical Character
A dioecious high-altitude tree native to the Afro-alpine mountain forests of East Africa. The female inflorescences produce dense pink-red floral clusters rich in phloroglucinol derivatives (kosotoxin).
Traditional Clinical Application
1. **Intestinal Clearance:** Formulated into decoctions for clearing sluggish intestinal transit and metabolic parasites.
2. **Bile Dynamics:** Stimulates hepatic bile excretion and digestive motility.
Diagnostic Dosage & Preparation
At Shalom Herbs, Kosso is never prescribed raw or unmeasured. We utilize micro-titrated extracts combined with soothing mucilaginous herbs (Mallow / Marshmallow root) to cushion the stomach lining while delivering therapeutic efficacy.
