Costus igneus is aptly called as Insulin plant. Clinical studies have shown that the leaves of this plant can lower blood sugar as well as lower cholesterol in diabetics. Look at the beautiful flower.
No Michelle @purplebird, doesn't taste that good, but I personally know some people who claim that 1 leaf per day has reduced their antidiabetic medication quite a bit! And there is convincing research behind it. This plant came to India from Americas.
Oh wow, hope the researchers are following up on that. Diabetes is quite a long term killer. Going viral over here with so many of us Americans being overweight! Wouldn't mind having a plant to steal leaves from myself. Not diabetic yet but close.
Costus igneus is aptly called as Insulin plant. Clinical studies have shown that the leaves of this plant can lower blood sugar as well as lower cholesterol in diabetics. Look at the beautiful flower.
Oooh I want some of that leaf. Does it taste good. That is one different looking flower. 👁❤It.
No Michelle @purplebird, doesn't taste that good, but I personally know some people who claim that 1 leaf per day has reduced their antidiabetic medication quite a bit! And there is convincing research behind it. This plant came to India from Americas.
Oh wow, hope the researchers are following up on that. Diabetes is quite a long term killer. Going viral over here with so many of us Americans being overweight! Wouldn't mind having a plant to steal leaves from myself. Not diabetic yet but close.
What's the Marathi or local name @drumadixit ??
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