Costus pictus
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Scientific name
Chamaecostus cuspidatus
English Name
Costus pictus
Malayalam name
ഇന്സുലിന് ചെടി
Common name
Insulin Plant
Description
- Habit : Herb
- Habitat : spreading plant reaching about two feet tall, with the tallest stems falling over and lying on the ground.
- Leaves : simple,oblong,evergreen,dark green leaves
- Flowers : orange flowers
How to use
- Blood pressure : Drinking the insulin leaves potion is good therapy for high blood pressure.
- Cholesterol : Regular consumption of insulin plant leaves will break down the food cholesterol level.
Parts used
Leaves
Uses
Anti-oxidant,anti-microbial and anti-cancerous
Propagation & Cultivation
The insulin plant thrives in warm and humid climates, making it ideal for regions with temperatures ranging between 70 to 100°F.It grows in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.It grows best in shaded or semi-shaded areas
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