The functions of corosolic aicd

Lagerstroemia speciosa, commonly known as banaba, is a tropical tree widely grown in the Philippines. Traditional practitioners (and people looking for natural complements to their health management strategies) use it as antidiabetic.
Water and methanol (alcohol) extracts of this tree’s leaves(banaba leaf extract) are sold in capsule form and used to help lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. 

Banaba leaf extract function:
1.Corosolic Acid can be used for balancing blood sugar.

2.Promoting weight loss is an important function of banaba leaf extract.

3.Corosolic acid of banaba leaf extract can promoting healthy insulin levels

4.Corosolic Acid can control appetite and food craving,especially carbohydrate cravings.

Banaba leaf extract application Area:
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.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.