IAJPS 2015, 2 (7), 1110-1113 A. Naga Jyothi et al ISSN 2349-7750 www.iajps.com Page 1110 CODEN(USA) IAJPBB ISSN: 2349-7750 INDO AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Available online at: http://www.iajps.com Review Article CHAMAECOSTUS CUSPIDATUS – A SHORT REVIEW ON ANTI DIABETIC PLANT A. Naga Jyothi * , E. Priyanka, D. Eswar Tony, Rama Rao Nadendla Department of Pharmacology Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur, A.P 522 034 Abstract: Chamaecostus cuspidatus is commonly known as fiery costus, it is a member of costaceae, and it is a newly introduced plant in India from south-central America. The leaves of this plant are used as a dietary supplement in treatment of diabetes mellitus. A number of researches have been carried out to evaluate the antidiabetic potential of plant. It has been proven to posses various pharmacological activities on diuretics, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-cancerous. Key words: insulin plant, antidiabetic activity, quercetin, spiral flag. Corresponding Author: A. Naga Jyothi Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur. Email: a.nagajyothi123@gmail.com Please cite this article in press as A.Naga Jyothi. et al , Chamaecostus Cuspidatus – A Short Review On Anti Diabetic Plant, Indo Am. J. Pharm. Sci, 2015;2(7). QR code