What is the local name of insulin plant?
Chamaecostus cuspidatus, common name fiery costus or spiral flag, is a species of herbaceous plant in the family Costaceae native to eastern Brazil (States of Bahia and Espírito Santo). In India, it is known as insulin plant for its purported anti-diabetic properties. Costus igneus, commonly known as the insulin plant, is a potent medicinal herb with a wide range of pharmacological activities. Traditionally used in diabetes management, recent studies have highlighted its antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, and kidney stone-inhibitor properties.It contains compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. S.Costus igneus is known as the insulin plant because it may help lower glucose levels for some people with diabetes. This plant may cause side effects that include dizziness and stomach problems.