Insulin plant powder is an herbal supplement made from the dried and ground leaves of Costus igneus (also known as Chamaecostus cuspidatus), a plant traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine . It is primarily promoted for its potential to help manage blood sugar levels.
Potential benefits of the leaf powder:
- May help lower fasting and after-meal blood glucose.
- May support the body's response to insulin.
- May slow carbohydrate-digesting enzymes, potentially reducing glucose spikes.
- Contains flavonoids and other plant compounds with antioxidant activity.
- Preliminary research suggests possible support for cholesterol and triglyceride balance.
- Traditionally used as an additional wellness aid by people managing type 2 diabetes.
Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties:
- The plant is rich in antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals and protect against oxidative damage . It also exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, and antibacterial activities.
Important safety points:
- It can lower blood sugar too much when combined with insulin or diabetes medication.
- Monitor glucose carefully when starting it.
- During pregnancy or breastfeeding, avoid because safety is not established.
- Stop before surgery unless a clinician advises otherwise.
- For people with kidney disease, please do not take insulin plant powder without approval from your doctor or renal clinician.
- It must not replace prescribed diabetes treatment.
What's in the box
1 x 100g pack of Zurial Organics Insulin Plant Powder
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: This product may be a complementary medicine and/or not have been evaluated and verified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. Use of this product is therefore not intended to compensate for diagnosis, treatment, cure, or mitigation of medical conditions and must not substitute the obtaining of medical advice from a registered health professional for any health or health-related conditions.
