Benefits of Banaba Leaves - Lagerstroemia speciosa

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 dai
Banaba Side Effects
Although according to studies, there were no known toxic or adverse effect from Banaba. However if discomfort
occurs, stop using Banaba herbal tea.

Other Banaba Health Benefits
Banaba is also used for other folkloric herbal medicine for the treatment of the following

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.

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.