Costus Igneus Insulin Powder

India has come into view as the diabetic capital of the world. Scientists are desperately trying to tackle this disorder. Evaluation of plant products for the treatment of diabetes mellitus is of growing eagerness as they contain many bio-active compounds with action potentials. In recent years several authors evaluated and identified the antidiabetic potential of traditionally used Indian medicinal plants using experimental animals. Costus igneus is one of the known medicinal plants; it’s called as INSULIN PLANT IN INDIA. The potential of Costus igneus leaves been evidenced by several researches.

These components are anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and hypolipidemic, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, lignins, and phytosterol etc. Besides these components, another important triterpenoid component is corosolic acid. Having a natural concentration of corosolic acid, insulin plant can have a positive effect on blood sugar levels.