Insulin Plant

About this plant

Description Costus igneus, the Insulin plant is an herbal cure for diabetes and hence commonly called an insulin plant. What makes it special: One of the best herbal (Antidiabetic) plants. Low maintenance plant. The perfect plant for an outdoor gardens. Sr Item name 1 Insulin Plant, Costus igneus - Plant 2 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) Costus igneus Nak and Costus pictus D. Don, commonly known as the Insulin plant, is a member of Costaceae and a newly introduced plant in India from South and Central America. It is a perennial, upright, spreading plant reaching about two feet tall, with spirally arranged leaves and attractive flowers. In southern India, it usually grows as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used as a dietary supplement in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.