The Review on Insulin Plant: A Plant of Ayurvedic Used (Costus Igneus Plant)

Costus Igneus (insulin plant) traditionally used medicinal herb which is native to southeast Asia. The plant has been recently introduced into india and it grow as ornamental in south India. India insulin contain various phytochemicals constituent llike steroid, alkaloid , flovonoid, Triepene, glycoside saponins. Its leaves are dietary supplement treatment of diabetes mellitus. catchphrase the is: a leaf day keeps away” pharmacological activities include anti diabetic effect, antiproliferative potential, antimicrobial activity Antiurolithiatic property anti-inflammatory potential effect on learning memory ,antioxidant neuroprotective role hypolipidemic etc. present review article attempt explore properties costus igneus )for research purpose its suitable formation development feature for welfare mankind.