Propriétés pharmacologiques, thérapeutiques et biologiques de Saussurea costus

Abstract

The objective of this study is to demonstrate the effective properties of the Saussurea costus plant, which is widespread in Asia, particularly in India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Indian costus holds great importance in traditional medicine due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It has also proven highly effective in improving digestion and lowering blood sugar levels. Its therapeutic benefits are attributed to the presence of numerous bioactive compounds in its roots, such as alkaloids, polyphenols, flavonoids, and steroids. These active compounds have enabled it to reduce the activity of mosquito larvae (tiger mosquito larvae) as well as adult insects, making it a good repellent and anti-feeding agent against mosquitoes, thereby reducing the activity of insects that transmit many diseases such as yellow fever and dengue fever. Indian costus is the subject of promising laboratory studies that suggest its use as a treatment for cancer.