Insulin plant aka Costus igneus is a perennial plant that is believed to be useful for the diabetic person as there has been research done that it can help in decreasing sugar level in body when leaves are consumed for a specific time period .
The flowers of insulin plant are very attractive and comes in tubular shape . The flowers appear upon the crown of leaves . They bloom in the morning and fades away till the end of day.
Insulin Plant care and growth
Insulin plant is an easy to grow plant that strives best in semi shade environment . It is grown in spiral manner with leaves growing all over the branch in spiral manner too .
The leaves of plant are fleshy and have sour taste , they are edible and are proven for their medicinal property of bringing down the sugar level in body.
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ReplyDeleteThis Insulin plant seems amazing for diabetes! Love the unique flowers.
ReplyDeletegreat info of diabetic plant....
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Oh, a very interesting flower .. fortunately I don´t need it.....and a very beautiful one.
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Interesting flower. I do not know about it, but I'll check it.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW and a fine week, Arun!