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Trop Doct
; 54(1): 72-73, 2024 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37750223
ABSTRACT
Costus igneus, commonly known as the 'Insulin plant' has been traditionally used in India to lower blood sugar levels. Its method of action is through a protein peculiar to itself, which has hypoglycaemic action. It therefore may prove harmful if used in excess, or together with other hypoglycaemic agents.