Natural Health Alternatives

Using herbs for Diabetes treatment is not new. Since ancient times, plants and plant extracts were used to combat diabetes.  Here is an herbal diabetes remedy that has been confirmed by scientific investigation, which appears to be most effective, relatively non-toxic and has substantial documentation of efficiency.

Banaba has been used in Filipino folkloric herbal medicine for the treatment of diabetes for centuries. It is now gaining popularity and getting recognition as a herbal medicine not only in the Philippines but worldwide. Banaba is also known as Queen’s Flower, Crepe Myrtle and the Pride of India. In India, Banaba has also been used to cure diabetes in Ayurvedic medicine for a long time.

There have been recent studies and laboratory tests ,showing that it’s active ingredient, corosolic acidis a potent compound that has insulin like effect to lower glucose in the body and is effective in treating diabetes. Initial findings also shows that Banaba extract may delay and reduce the absorption of carbohydrates in the body and promote weight loss.

Aside from the medicinal value of Banaba, as a herbal medicine, it is also good for the health. Banaba contains high concentrations of dietary fiber and minerals such as zinc and magnesium. The leaves can be boiled and taken daily as tea.

Benefits & Treatment of Banaba:

• Diabetes
• Fights obesity
• Helps regulate blood pressure
• Good for the kidneys
• Aids the digestive system
• Helps ease urination