Costus igneus

BINOMIAL NAME	Costus igneus
COMMON NAME	Insulin plant
FAMILY	நெய்ச்சரிக்காமரம்
HABIT	It is a perennial upright spreading herb.
MORPHOLOGY	The leaves are simple, alternate, entire, oblong with parallel venation. The leaves are large, fleshy, smooth and dark green leaves have a light purple underside. Flowers are yellow to orange in color.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES	● The leaves and roots are used for the treatment of diabetes. ● The leaves are also used for treatment of skin diseases, asthma, bronchitis and intestinal worm diseases. ● Their aerial parts are used for treatment of renal disorders.
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