
(Lagerstroemia speciosa) has been used in filipino folkloric herbal medicine for the treatment of diabetes.It is also good in the treatment of kidney problems. It is now gaining popularity and getting recognition as a herbal medicine worldwide. Banaba also known as Queen's flower, crepe myrtle and the pride of india. It has its active ingredient, "carosolic acid" a potent compound that has insulin like effect to lower glucose in the body and is effective in treating diabetes. Banaba extract also reduce the absorption of carbohydrates in the body and promote weight loss.
Benifits: For Diabetes; For the kidneys; Fights obesity; Helps regulate blood pressure; Aids the digestive system; Helps ease urination. Fresh or dried leaves, flowers, ripe fruit root or bark of banaba can all be used. Boil banaba (one cup of banaba to to cup of water) for 30 mins. and drink like tea.