Macro-microscopy and TLC atlas of leaves of Costus igneus Nak.

Hegde, Prakash L; Harini, A; Kumar, KN Sunil; Rao, Prasanna N

doi:10.5530/jams.2016.1.3

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“…[19] HPTLC is an important phytochemical analytical technique to differentiate these species from the related species Costus igneus using the fingerprint reported earlier. [20] Evaluation of acknowledged drugs, especially plant products are considered of due importance for antioxidant activity. It is initially screened in vitro followed by in vivo conditions.…”

Section: Speciosus C Pictusmentioning

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Comparative Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Costus pictus and C. speciosus

Prabhu¹,

Puneeth²,

Rao³

et al. 2017

J Ayu Med Sci

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Introduction: C. pictus, known as spiral ginger, an ornamental plant which has its origin in Mexico, but cultivated in Indian state of Kerala. C. speciosus could be collected from its natural habitat, but due to ruthless and indiscriminate collection it is endangered. These species are used in many of the indigenous preparation, mainly known for anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidaemic properties. The current study is an attempt to compare the phytochemical and antioxidant potential of the two species. Methods: Phytochemical test was carried out in order to figure out the constituents present in the two species of Costus. Further antioxidant activity was carried out in ethanolic extracts by DPPH radical scavenging assay and reducing power assay in vitro by standardised chemical methods using ascorbic acid as standard. Preliminary phytochemical tests and WHO recommended parameters of standardisation were performed. HPTLC fingerprinting profile of the leaf was also been carried out. Results: Antioxidant potential of C. speciosus and C. pictus is attributed to mainly phytoconstituents such as tannins, phenols, flavonoids. Both the species showed equally good antioxidant potential, C. speciosus was better radical scavenger in DPPH assay while C. pictus had a better reducing power. Conclusion: The study has provided evidence of good antioxidant in the species of Costus investigated.

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Section: Speciosus C Pictusmentioning

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Comparative Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Costus pictus and C. speciosus

Prabhu¹,

Puneeth²,

Rao³

et al. 2017

J Ayu Med Sci

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“…Insulin plant propagation is by stem cutting. Common names are Fiery Costus, Spiral flag, Insulin plant, Step ladder, and spiral ginger 2,3,4 .…”

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Costus igneus, commonly known as insulin plant, has been traditionally reported for its anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, antiinflammatory, anti-proliferative, anti-urolithiasis, hypolipidemic, neuroprotective and anti-microbial activity. This review is all about anatomical and morphological investigations of Costus igneus, including its medicinal use. Secondary metabolites of this plant such as b-sitostirol, corosolic acid, diosgenin, quercetin, catechine, oleic acid show mainly anti-diabetic activity. At present finding, Costus igneus have characteristic morphological, anatomical, and proximate features that could be used to differentiate it from other members of the Costaceae family. This review article collected information using the following searching engines such as Pub Med, Science Direct and Google Scholar, etc., and mainly focused on English written documents. The present review article attempts to explore various medicinal properties of Costus igneus (insulin plant) and mode of action of all major phytoconstituents as anti-diabetic activity for advanced research purposes and its suitable formulations development in the future for the welfare of mankind. INTRODUCTION:Costus igneus is a medicinal herb belongs to family Costaceae and commonly known as Insulin plant as its leaves help to generate insulin in the human body. Nowadays, the Insulin plant is one such ayurvedic plant that is globally demanding and is now vigorously used as an ayurvedic medicinal herb. Eating leaves of this plant is believed to lower blood glucose levels, and diabetic people who consumed the leaves of this QUICK RESPONSE CODE

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“…Consecutive exploration for phytocompounds of C. igneus leaves uncovered it is wealthy in proteins, iron, and cancer hindrance agents such as β carotene, ascorbic acid,terpinoids, steroids, α tocopherol, and lavonoids (Eliza et al, 2010;Hegde et al, 2016). Explorative phytochemical assessment of Insulin plant uncovered that the leaves contain many medicinal properties.…”

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Awareness About Medicinal Uses of Costus Pictus Plant Among Dental Students

Saivarshine

Ganapathy

Sasanka

2020

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Costus igneus, typically known as searing costus, is native to South America ordinarily known as the insulin plant. It is typically grown in gardens mostly as a decorative herb in South India and is further out of control in other areas. It is used in India to combat hyperglycaemia and many other diseases. This survey was performed with the purpose of assessing the knowledge and the awareness about the Costus pictus medicinal plant amongst dental students. A cross-sectional survey was performed with a self-administered questionnaire with ten questions circulated among 100 dental students. The questionnaire assessed the awareness about Costus pictus plant, their medicinal uses, antidiabetic activity, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. The responses were recorded and analysed.93% of the respondents were not aware of medical uses of Costus pictus .95% were not aware of antidiabetic activity of Costus pictus .97 % were not aware of the antioxidant activity of Costus pictus. Again 97% were not aware of the antimicrobial activity of Costus pictus. The knowledge and awareness about the medicinal Costus plant were less among dental students and awareness was created about its medicinal uses.

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Macro-microscopy and TLC atlas of leaves of Costus igneus Nak.

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Comparative Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Costus pictus and C. speciosus

Comparative Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Costus pictus and C. speciosus

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