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The Review on Insulin Plant: A Plant of Ayurvedic Used (Costus Igneus Plant)

Author(s) Harshal Mangulal Wagh, Niranjan Sonwane, Aditya Suryawanshi, Pooja B. Mairal
Country India
Abstract Costus Igneus (insulin plant) traditionally used medicinal herb which is native to southeast Asia. The plant has been recently introduced into india and it is grow as ornamental plant in south India. India insulin plant contain various phytochemicals constituent llike steroid, alkaloid , flovonoid, Triepene, glycoside and saponins. Its leaves are been used as dietary supplement in treatment of diabetes mellitus. The catchphrase of the plant is: a leaf a day keeps diabetes away” various pharmacological activities include anti diabetic effect, antiproliferative potential, antimicrobial activity Antiurolithiatic property anti-inflammatory potential it effect on learning and memory ,antioxidant activity neuroprotective role hypolipidemic activity etc. The present review article attempt explore various medicinal properties of costus igneus (insulin plant )for research purpose and its suitable formation development in feature for the welfare of mankind.
Keywords costus igneus , pioglitazone, insulin plant,phytoconstituents, Ayurvedic use , pharmacological activities marketed products.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 4, Issue 6, November-December 2022
Published On 2022-11-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2022.v04i06.1019

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