Rena pal (Insulin plant)

🌿 Botanical Name: Chamaecostus cuspidatus

🌿 Herbal Uses of Rena Pal (Insulin Plant)

1. Diabetes Management

   • Natural Hypoglycemic: Helps lower blood sugar levels.

   • Insulin Mimetic: Acts similarly to insulin in the body.

   • Pancreas Support: Believed to stimulate insulin secretion.
     
     

2. Digestive Health

   • Laxative Properties: Aids in relieving mild constipation.

   • Liver Support: May enhance liver function and metabolism.
     
     

3. Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant

   • Inflammation Reduction: Used for conditions involving internal inflammation.

   • Free Radical Scavenger: Contains antioxidants that help neutralize oxidative stress.
     
     

4. Immunity and Healing

   • Immune Booster: Supports natural immunity.

   • Wound Healing: Leaves sometimes applied externally for minor wounds and cuts.
     
     

5. Weight Management

   • Metabolism Enhancer: May assist in fat metabolism and weight control.

🌿 Growth Requirements

• Climate: Tropical to subtropical; warm, humid conditions

• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Light: Partial to full sunlight

• Watering: Regular, keep soil moist but not waterlogged

🌱 Propagation

• By Stem Cuttings or Rhizomes: Propagate using segments with 2–3 nodes planted in soil or water