Costus Speciosus: Traditional Medicinal Remedies For Diabetes And Other Pharmacological Activities.

Costus speciosus, also referred to as crepe ginger, is an herbaceous perennial shrub that has a widespread acknowledgment of its remarkable ethnobotanical and pharmacological uses. With its varied tradition in indigenous systems of medicine, the herb contains high concentration of varied phytochemicals such as diosgenin, flavonoids, saponins, and essential oils. The current review delves into the taxonomy, botanical characteristics, geographical location, traditional applications, chemical composition, and pharmacological activities of C. speciosus. It also reports on recent scientific studies, safety assessments, and therapeutic prospects. Moreover, the article is discussing difficulties in clinical translation and proposing avenues for future research. Through the integration of available data, this review seeks to achieve an overall picture of Costus speciosus as a potential pharmaceutical resource for future pharmaceutical development