Banaba Leaf Extract By Ambe Phyto Extracts Private Limited

Banaba Leaf Extract

Latin Name: Lagerstroemia speciosa
Family Name: Lythraceae
Common names: Giant Crape Myrtle, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Description: Light to dark green powder
Standardised for: 1%, 2%, 5% Corosolic acid by HPLC
Application: Regulates the blood sugar and insulin levels in the blood
Introduction:-
Banaba Extract contains Corosolic Acid, a triterpinoid compound known to stimulate glucose transport across cell membranes. Due to this, Banaba Extract helps to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels in the blood . Several studies have shown that oral administration of Corosolic Acid significantly reduces blood glucose levels in Type II Diabetes, Similar to that of Insulin. Corosolic Acid has strong antioxidant properties that help to prevent damage by free radicals . BENEFITS :-

Balances blood sugar
Promotes healthy insulin levels
Controls appetite and food craving (especially carbohydrate cravings).
May promote weight loss
Technical specification





Colour


Light green to dark green




Odour & Taste


Characteristic odour and taste



Code
LS 1



Botanical Name


Lagerstromeia Speciosa




Plant Part Used


Dried leaf




Country of origin


Philippines




Particle Size


100% through 40 Mesh




Loss on drying


NMT 5%




Bulk Density(Tapped)


0.3 - 0.8 g/ml




Identification


Positive for Corosolic acid by HPLC




Assay




For Corosolic by HPLC (As is)


NLT 1%




Microbiological




Total Plate Count


NMT 1,000 CFU/g




Yeast & Mould


100/g




Salmonella & E.coli


Absent




Heavy Metals


NMT 10ppm