Banaba Leaf Extract 1%~98%

Product Name:  Banaba Leaf Extract 1%~98% Corosolic Acid
Specification:  1%~98% Corosolic Acid
Active Ingredients:  Corosolic Acid
Package:  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.
Funtion:

Name(s): 2 alpha-hydroxy ursolic acid

Common Name(s): Glucosol , corosolic acid

Uses of Corosolic Acid

Corosolic acid has numerous biological properties, including antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and protein kinase C inhibition activity. However, there is a lack of clinical evidence to support these uses.

Corosolic Acid Dosing

Numerous commercial formulations are available, including tablets, capsules, hypoglycemic food products, and cosmetics. Most formulations are available in capsule form, containing 18% corosolic acid and derived from Lagerstroemia speciosa L. Manufacturer suggested dosage is 1 softgel by mouth 30 minutes before morning and evening meals. Softgel products are marketed for noninsulin dependent type 2 diabetic patients.

Contraindications

Avoid use with hypersensitivity to any of the plant sources of corosolic acid.

Pregnancy/Lactation

Avoid use. Information regarding safety and efficacy in pregnancy and lactation is lacking.

Corosolic Acid Interactions

Counsel patients with diabetes or those taking antidiabetic medications about potential additive effects if they are self-medicating with any oral corosolic dietary supplement.

Corosolic Acid Adverse Reactions

There is potential for skin rashes because the product may be derived from several plant species.

Toxicology

Toxicologic information regarding use in humans is lacking.

Corosolic acid is found in numerous plant species, including L. speciosa L., Tiarella polyphylla D. Don, Datisca cannabina L., Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl., and Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton.

History

Corosolic acid has numerous biological properties including antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and protein kinase C inhibition activity. 1 , 2 It is found in numerous plants species, particularly L. speciosa . 3 Most medical research focuses on the compounds efficacy in diabetes. Glucosol (or GlucoFit ) is a commercially available product primarily marketed in Japan and the United States as a dietary supplement for weight loss and blood sugar balance. 1 Corosolic acid is found in numerous cosmetic products, including creams, lotions, hair tonics, as well as in hypoglycemic health foods. 3 , 4 , 5