banaba leaf extract corosolic acid 4547-24-4 CAS NO.4547-24-4

Banaba leaf Extract Corosolic Acid

Introduction

Banaba leaf comes from the banaba bush, or Lagerstroemia speciosa, an ornamental plant indigenous to Australia, Southeast Asia, and India. It is also found in other warm climates throughout the world including the temperate regions of the United States, where it is commonly known as crepe myrtle. In addition to its use as a decorative shrub, the banaba bush has been prized for its medicinal properties. Banaba leaf extract contains high levels of a plant insulin known as corosolic acid. Studies have shown that the corosolic acid naturally present in banaba leaf may improve blood sugar control in type II diabetics.

Main Function

1. Regulate blood sugar level: a) Promote glucose transporter, similar to insulin;

b) Promote cell absorption and utilization of glucose.

2. Weight loss effects, and don't need to go on a diet;

3. Anti-inflammatory effects than commercial anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin;

4. Has inhibitory effect on many kinds of tumor cell growth.

Application

1. Applied as pharmaceutical raw materials. Banaba leaf extract corosolic acid has effect on blood sugar balance;

2. It is used for curing Diabetes: Its ability to lower blood sugar is attributed to its corosolic acid, a triterpenoid glycoside, believed to facilitate glucose-transport into cells.

3. Applied in food and drink for health care tea.

4. Applied in cosmetic field to promote weight loss.

Banaba leaf comes from the banaba bush, or Lagerstroemia speciosa, an ornamental plant indigenous to Australia, Southeast Asia, and India. It is also found in other warm climates throughout the world including the temperate regions of the United States, where it is commonly known as crepe myrtle. In addition to its use as a decorative shrub, the banaba bush has been prized for its medicinal properties. Banaba leaf extract contains high levels of a plant insulin known as corosolic acid. Studies have shown that the corosolic acid naturally present in banaba leaf may improve blood sugar control in type II diabetics.