
Description of Banaba Leaf Extract:
Someone extracts banaba leaf extract from the deciduous large tree Lagerstroemia speciosa, which belongs to the Lythraceae family of the Myrtales order.”Its main components include corosolic acid, ursolic acid, 2α-hydroxyursolic acid, 2α-hydroxybetulinic acid, and asiatic acid.
Specification of Banaba Leaf Extract:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Source | Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers |
| Part Used | Leaf |
| Product Specification | 5:1, 10:1, 20:1 or Corosolic acid 10%-98% |
| Appearance | Brown to brown-green or white powder |
| Testing Methods | TLC/UV/HPLC |
| Packaging | Double-layer plastic packaging within 5KG, with aluminum foil packaging outside; cardboard barrel packaging for more than 25KG. Standard packaging: 25KG/drum |
| Storage Conditions | Should be sealed and light-proofed in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place. Validity period: two years. |
Main effects of Banaba Leaf Extract Corosolic acid
Hypoglycaemic effect: Corosolic acid has a hypoglycaemic effect by promoting the transport and utilisation of glucose. This effect is similar to insulin, so it is called ‘plant insulin’.
Weight Loss: In addition to lowering blood sugar, Corosolic Acid also has weight loss benefits, regulating insulin and blood sugar levels in the body to promote fat burning.
Anti-inflammatory effect: Corosolic acid has an inhibitory effect on a variety of inflammatory reactions, and its anti-inflammatory effect is even stronger than some commercially available anti-inflammatory drugs.
Anti-tumour effects: Corosolic acid has an inhibitory effect on the growth of a variety of tumour cells.
Application of Corosolic acid
- The pharmaceutical field expects to use corosolic acid in the treatment of diabetes, inflammatory diseases, and tumors.
- The nutraceutical field can use corosolic acid as a functional ingredient in the development of hypoglycemic, weight loss, and antioxidant nutraceuticals.
| Item | Specification | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Corosolic Acid Content | ≥ 40% | 40.02% |
| Appearance | Brown yellow powder | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic odor | Conforms |
| Particle Size | 100% passes 80 mesh | Conforms |
| Ash Content | ≤ 5.0% | 2.22% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | 2.62% |
Microbiological Tests
| Test | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/mg | Conforms |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 25 cfu/mg | Conforms |
| E. coli | ≤ 40 MPN/100g | Conforms |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Conforms |
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