For decades, one of the uses and benefits of Banaba has been as a diabetes folk remedy. Boil the leaves or steep it in hot water. Drink it the same as you would hot tea.
These days, banaba leaves in capsule form are available and have reportedly similar effects.
Banaba owes its effectiveness to the high levels of corosolic acid in its leaves. Corosolic acid is a known anti-diabetic chemical.
Some studies support this claim. Researchers have found that taking banaba leaf extract leads to improved insulin sensitivity. This helps in lowering blood glucose levels in diabetics.
The fruit of the banaba tree also helps with diabetes, however, the leaves are more commonly used for this purpose.
For Weight Loss
Banaba has also been touted to be a weight-loss booster. The leaves are believed to help contribute to weight loss and it can be drunk as tea or taken in capsule form.
It is believed that corosolic acid, banaba’s active constituent, helps improve a person’s metabolism. This can promote weight loss with proper diet and exercise.
For Urinary Tract Infections or UTI
Among the uses and benefits of Banaba are helping treat UTI.
Banaba leaves are also sometimes used to treat urinary tract infections. This is because of its antioxidants and anti-microbial properties.
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