What is insulin plants?

Costus igneus, commonly known as insulin plant in India, belongs to the family Costaceae. Consumption of the leaves are believed to lower blood glucose levels, and diabetics who consumed the leaves of this plant did report a fall in their blood glucose levels.

What does insulin plant do to your body?

Insulin plant benefits are amazing. The rich green leaves comprise of corosolic acid, among various other enriching nutrients. This component, when ingested, works the magic by enhancing the secretion of insulin from the pancreas. It triggers high or abated glucose levels in the bloodstream and cures the condition.

What plants contain insulin?

List of plants phytoconstituents having insulin secretagogues or insulin mimetic activity.

S. No.	Plant botanical name	Family
1	Aloe vera	Liliaceae
2	Anemarrhena asphodeloides	Liliaceae
3	Bauhinia variegata	Caesalpiniaceae
4	Camellia sinensis	Theaceae

How do you take insulin plant leaves?

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Is insulin plant an indoor plant?

INSULIN PLANT can be grown both indoor and outdoor by the method of stem cutting or dividing the offspring.

Is the insulin plant legit?

Recently, a number of researches have been carried out to evaluate the anti-diabetic potential of this plant. Besides, it has been proven to possess various pharmacological activities like hypolipidemic, diuretic, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-cancerous.

Does insulin plant need sunlight?

The plant thrives best when planted both in sun and shade. It needs at least 3 to 4 hours of sunlight. The plant is best suited in fertile and moist soil. There should not be water logging in the soil and should be well-drained.

How do you take care of insulin plant?

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