Popularly known as the Fiery Costus, this Insulin Plant belongs to the Cactus botanical family. Native to Central America, this herb is widely used in ancient medicine, including Ayurveda. Although this plant has various medicinal properties and health benefits it is primarily used in the treatment of diabetes. Its anti-diabetic properties effectively determine blood sugar levels in diabetics. The leaves of this plant contain corosolic acid, which strengthens beta cells to make insulin in the human body and helps produce insulin to treat diabetes.
Health Benefits
1. A kind of sugar called fructose found in this plant leaves significantly raises blood sugar levels.
2. The leaves of this plant have high water and water-soluble content, which effectively reduces the absorption of glucose from the digestive system.
3. The insulin plant contains various vitamins and some complex components. It protects the health of E. coli bacteria, a good bacterium that grows in the gut.
4. Its antioxidant properties make it very effective in treating liver damage, kidney damage, and pancreatic stress caused by diabetes.
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