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Costus speciosus
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Tropical ornamental with steroidal compounds; leaves used to lower blood sugar in diabetic conditions.
Tropical ornamental with steroidal compounds; leaves used to lower blood sugar in diabetic conditions. Key active compounds include diosgenin, dioscin, gracillin.
diosgenin, along with dioscin and gracillin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Costus speciosus. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Antidiabetic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antipyretic
Antifungal
Diabetes
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Rheumatism
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Constipation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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