Description
Costus Igneus also known as Insulin Plant (Chamaecostus cuspidatus) is known for its medicinal properties. … The leaf of the plant helps in producing insulin. They control the blood sugar levels of our body. The leaves of Insulin Plant contain corosolic acid which helps to generate insulin thereby treating diabetes.
It is a perennial, upright, spreading plant reaching about two feet tall, with the tallest stems falling over and lying on the ground. Leaves are simple, alternate, entire, oblong, evergreen, 4-8 inches in length with parallel venation.
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