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The Costus specious, often known as ketaki, is an important Ayurvedic and medicinal plant used to cure a number of diseases. Costus speciosus (koenex, retz.), an Indian Ayurvedic herb, has a long history of therapeutic use in Western medicine. It is being studied for its antioxidant, anticholinesterase, larvicidal, antihyperglycemic, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antidiuretic, estrogenic, and antistress effects, among other pharmacological traits. The rhizomes of these plants are often used to treat diabetes and are a replacement source of diosgenin. Along with examining the pharmacological and phytochemical properties of Costus specious. This study proposed that plants` medicinal and therapeutic effects should be studied, as well as their ornamental and herbal properties. As a result, the current study offers a thorough examination of the morphology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological characteristics of Costus specious in an attempt to offer guidance for future research.