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Banaba
Scientific Names: Lagerstroemia speciosa L Munchausia speciosa Linn.
Lagestroemia reginae Roxb
Banaba is also knows as:
The Banaba leaves and flowers contain corrosolic acid, a substance being studied
for its insulin like effect of lowering the glucose in the body. Banaba is also being
studied as a weight-loss supplement for its ability to delay or reduce the absorption
of carbohydraes. Banaba is also rich in vitamins and minerals including zinc and
magnesium. Banaba is also rich in dietary fibers.
Banaba is a tropical flowering tree that grow up to 10 meters high. Banaba has large
green oblong leaves that is about 3 inches in width and 7 inches in length. The
flowers or Banaba are racemes and colored pink to lavender. Banaba bears nut-like
fruits that are arranged in large clumps.
treatment of diarrhea,
facilitates bowel movement
treatment of fevers and others.
Science Based Health Benefits from Banaba Herbal Medicine
Banaba is used as herbal medicine for the treatment of diabetes not only in India
but also in the Philippines.
Studies have shown that Banaba contains corosolic acid that acts like insulin by
lowering the blood sugar in the body. Corosolic acid is a triterpenoid glycoside that
improves the cellular uptake of glucose in diabetes condition(Murakami C, et al
1993, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin),
Another study done in Japan isolated the glucose transport enhancer in banaba
(Lagerstroemia speciosa). Bioassay-guided fractionation of the aqueous acetone
extract of the leaves afforded three active ellagitannins, lagerstroemin, flosin B and
reginin A, identified by NMR and optical rotation. These compounds increased
glucose uptake of rat adipocytes, and could be responsible for lowering the blood
glucose level.
In a group study that has been conducted for Glucosol-a US patent drug
containing corosolic acid. There was a reduction of weight for diabetic subjects.
Similar study was done for non-diabetics and it was found that corosolic acid does
not alter either the absorption or clearance of blood sugar in non-diabetic subjects,
while retaining its weight-loss effect (Corosolic acid formulation and its application
for weight-loss management and blood sugar balance. US Patent Issued on August
31, 2004 ).
A favorably reveiwed product is Paradise Herb Banaba leaf capsule. It has Full
Spectrum 12:1 potent concentration naturally extracted without the use of toxic
solvents, harsh chemicals or gases. The process ensure all the active and
synergistic constituents are present in the balanced ratio as nature intended. This
Banaba Capsule is available in Amazon along with other Banaba extracts
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Article last reviewed: 09.30.2016
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