Banaba is a species of crepe myrtle tree that is native to the Philippines and Southeast Asia. People use the leaves to make medicine.
Banaba is used for diabetes and weight loss.
How does it work
Banaba seems to lower blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes, according to very preliminary research. It might help the body use insulin more efficiently.
Banaba Leaf
Lagerstroemia, also known as Banaba, is a plant whose leaves have been used for anti-diabetic purposes. It contains a variety of molecules such as corosolic acid which may confer benefit to glucose control
Banaba leaf is a traditional Asian herbal medicine remedy for diabetes. In recent times it has garnered international attention for its ability to help lower blood sugar without adverse side effects. Modern science continues to build the case for banaba as an effective way to help manage blood sugar, including offsetting some of the problems like obesity and elevated cholesterol that often occur simultaneously as metabolism falters.
Banaba Other Benifits :
Kidney health
Liver effect
Obesity and weight loss
Infection, HIV
How To Use Banaba Herb For Diabetes?
The following details the preparation and application of Banaba herbal medicine for diabetes
Dry Banaba leaves and fruits for about two weeks
Cut Banaba leaves into peices
Boil the dried Banaba leaves and fruits in water,
One cup of dried banaba leaves and fruits to one cup water.
Let it steep for 30 minutes,
Strain the leaves and fruits.
Take the Banaba herbal tea for 4 to 6 times daily.
Although studies have shown that Banaba does not contain any toxic ingredients. It is recommended that before taking any herbal medicine for your diabetes, consult with your doctor.
Banaba Herbal Tea For Weight Loss Management
Banaba herbal tea is also used for sustained weight-loss management. The corosolic acid in Banaba leaves and flowers acts by delaying and reducing the absorption of carbohydrates by the body. Continued drinking of banaba tea causes weight loss without any side effects.
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 ).
How To Use Banaba Herb For Weight Loss?
Preparation and application of Banaba herbal tea for weight loss management
Dry Banaba leaves and fruits for about two weeks
cut Banaba leaves and fuits into peices
Boil the dried leaves and fruits in water,
one cup of dried banaba leaves and fruits to 2 cups of water.
Let it seep for 30 minutes,
Strain the leaves and fruits.
Take the Banaba herbal tea for 4 to 6 times daily.
