Banaba is well known for its anti-cholesterol properties and its use for
urinary tract infection; Japan imports banaba leaves from the Philippines and
markets it as an anti-diabetic and as a slimming herb due to its
anti-cholesterol properties.
Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia speciosa L Munchausia speciosa Linn.
Lagestroemia reginae Roxb Other names: Agaro, Mitla, Bugarom, Nabulong,
Pamalauagon, Duguam, Pamarauagon, Kauilan, Parasabukung, Makablos, Tabangau,
Tauagnau
What is
Banaba? Banaba is a flowering plant that grows in warm climates like the
Philippines and India. Banaba is widely used in the Philippines and other Asian
countries in traditional medicine as herbal treatment for diabetes. In India,
Banaba is also used in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of diabetes.
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.
Banaba
Traditional Medicinal Uses and Health benefits. Banaba
has a long history of medical usage and has a long list of folkloric health
benefits for the following conditions. constipation, inflammation of kidneys, dysuria and other urinary dysfunctions blood pressure control , kidney disorders, urinary dysfunctions (helps ease urination) , controls the cholesterol levels, treatment of diarrhea, facilitates
bowel movement treatment of fevers
and others.
How to
Get and How to Use Banaba. Banaba plant is widely cultivated and can be
sourced through local horticulturist. Banaba leaves, flowers and seeds can be
harvested from fields.
Banaba
Herbal Capsules. Banaba in capsule form is easier to partake
avoiding the hassles of preparing the banaba tea. A lot are now being sold in
the market, but it is best that you buy from a reputable company that produces
high quality Banaba capsules.
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
extract.
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 pieces; 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 pieces; 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.
Blood
pressure. Banaba herbal medicine can lower the blood pressure level. It is best
to monitor the blood pressure while taking Banaba herbal medicine for people with
low blood pressure condition. Pregnancy
and Breast feeding. There is no sufficient studies done to investigate the
adverse or side effects of Banaba herbal medicine during pregnancy and breast
feeding. It is recommended to aovoid its use.