aigi supply banaba leaf p.e1%~10% corosolic acid profile: product specification : 1%~10% corosolic acid latin name: musa paradisiaca product type: fine green powdered extract part of the plant used: leaf extract method: water/ grain alcohol what is banaba leaf extract? banaba leaf extract contains a triterpenoid compound known as corosolic acid – which has actions in stimulating glucose transport into cells. as such, banaba plays a role in regulating levels of blood sugar and insulin in the blood. for some people, fluctuations in blood sugar and insulin are related to appetite, hunger and various food cravings – particularly craving for carbohydrates such as bread and sweets. by keeping blood sugar and insulin levels in check, banaba may be an effective supplement for promoting weight loss in certain individuals banaba is a medicinal plant that grows in india, southeast asia and the philippines. 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. the blood sugar regulating properties of banaba have been demonstrated in cell culture, animal and human studies. in isolated cells, the active ingredient in banaba extract, corosolic acid, is known to stimulate glucose uptake. in diabetic mice, rats and rabbits, banaba feeding reduces elevated blood sugar and insulin levels to normal. in humans with type ii diabetes, banaba extract, at a dose of 16-48mg per day for 4-8 weeks, has been shown to be effective in reducing blood sugar levels (5%-30% reduction) and maintaining tighter control of blood sugar fluctuations. an interesting “side-effect” of tighter control of blood sugar and insulin levels is a significant tendency of banaba to promote weight loss (an average of 2-4 lbs. per month) – without significant dietary alterations. it is likely that modulation of glucose and insulin levels reduces total caloric intake somewhat and encourages moderate weight loss. where will be banaba leaf extract used to? balances blood sugar promotes healthy insulin levels controls appetite and food craving (especially carbohydrate cravings) • promote weight loss packing detail packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. net weight: 25kgs/drum. i.d. 40cmx50cm storage situation stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light / heat. shelf life two years under well storage situation and stored away from direct sun light. changsha active ingredients group, inc.(aigi) is one of the leading manufacturer and exporter of the tea & herbal extracts in china, is the board of director of hnbea (hunan botanical extracts association of china), aigi having certified iso9000:2000, kosher, cgmp. we have been manufacturing of exporting such products as green tea extracts and natural botanical extracts series. our major standardized products are resveratrol 99%, magnolia bark extract 95%,guarana p.e. 22% caffeine, baicalin 95%, blueberry juice concentrate brix 65, green tea extract 60% egcg, luo han guo extract 80% .mogrosides and effective component monomer product such as huperzine a 99%, paclitaxel 99%, artemisinine 99% , rhynchophylline 98% and so on. we can supply about 240 kinds of standardized herbal extracts and more 900 kinds of botanical extracts. our products are in great demand and being exported to over 40 countries throughout the world. company: changsha active ingredients group,inc. fda registration number is: 16044809218 add.: 4f, hengguang building, no. 516 yuanda yi road, changsha, china 410001 website: http://www.aigi-herb.com telephone: 86-731-4783400 fax number: 86-731-4717928 msn messenger: aigi10@hotmail.com e-mail:honeyxiu@aigi-herb.com ******welcome contact me for more detail inform. if you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to ask and tell. best wishes