Formulation and evaluation of herbal tea bag containing Costus igneus nak for diuretic and hypolipidemic activity

Abstract

Costus igneus Nak. is a perennial herb, belongs to Costaceae used in the treatment of bone related issues such as Fracture, Pain, Inflammation, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis. The Preliminary Phytochemical screening indicates the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins and phenolic compound. The aim of this study is to investigate the Phytochemical and Pharmacological evaluation of Costus iguanas Nak. The Pharmacological studies performed by using calcium oxalate method and Membrane stabilization assay. The ethanolic extract of different concentrations (500, 250, 100, 50 and 10 µg/ml) were tested using cystone as positive control and tested for membrane stabilization assay using Cystone as standard. Results showed that the Ethanol extract of Costus igneus at concentration 500mg/ml effective against lipid lowering and proved as an effective diuretic.