Banaba Leaf Extract Corosolic Acid

Latin Name:Lagerstroemia speciosa L
Active Ingredient:Corosolic acid
CAS No:4547-24-4
Specification:5%-10% Corosolic acid By HPLC
MOQ:1kg
Lead Time:Within 7days after confirming order

Banaba Extract Information:

Banaba extract is used as a natural health supplement and is made from the leaves of the banaba tree. Some research suggests that banaba extract may support blood sugar balance and weight loss. The primary active ingredient is corosolic acid, and there are also numerous possible synergists including lager-stroemin, flosin B and reginin A.

Banaba is a medicinal plant that grows in India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Traditional uses include brewing tea from the leaves as a treatment for diabetes and hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar). The hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) effect of banaba leaf extract is similar to that of insulin which induces glucose transport from the blood into body cells.

The blood sugar regulating properties of banaba have been demonstrated in cell culture, animal and human studies. In isolated cells, the active ingredient in banaba extract, corosolic acid, is known to stimulate glucose uptake. In diabetic mice, rats and rabbits, banaba feeding reduces elevated blood sugar and insulin levels to normal. In humans with type II diabetes, banaba extract, at a dose of 16-48mg per day for 4-8 weeks, has been shown to be effective in reducing blood sugar levels (5%-30% reduction) and maintaining tighter control of blood sugar fluctuations. An interesting (side-effect) of tighter control of blood sugar and insulin levels is a significant tendency of banaba to promote weight loss (an average of 2-4 lbs. per month) without significant dietary alterations. It is likely that modulation of glucose and insulin levels reduces total caloric intake somewhat and encourages moderate weight loss.

Banaba extract details:

Latin Name: Lagerstroemia speciose L.
Appearance: Light yellow or white powder
CAS No.: 4547-24-4
Molecular Formula: C30H48O4
Specification: Corosolic Acid:1%,2%,5%,10%,20%,98%
Extract Solvent: Water/Alcohol
Packing: Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside or as per your request.
Net weight: 25kg/drum
Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light/heat.

Where will Banaba Leaf extract be used for?

Corosolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpene acid, used in dietary supplements as a glucose-lowering agent and insulin mimetic. It is similar in structure to ursolic acid, differing only in the fact that it has a 2-alpha-hydroxy attachment.

Application:
1. Diabetes: Its ability to lower blood sugar is attributed to its corosolic acid, a triterpenoid glycoside, belived to facilitate glucose-transport into cells.
2. Weight loss: A common ingredient in weight-loss supplements / products as a metabolic enhancer.
3. Others: Used in the treatment of blood pressure, renal and immune system benefits. No toxicity has been identified. Traditional uses include brewing tea from the leaves as a treatment for diabetes and hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar). The hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) effect of banaba leaf extract is similar to that of insulin which induces glucose transport from the blood into body cells.