Banaba Leaf Extract
Botanical Soure: Lagerstroemia Speciosa L.
CAS No.: 4547-24-4
Plant Part Used: Leaf
Appearance: Light yellow or white powder
Specification: Corosolic acid 1%~98% by HPLC
Features:
Banaba extract comes from the leaf of Lagerstroemia Speciosa. The main active ingredient is corosolic acid,a terpenoid compound known to stimulate glucose transport across cell membranes. Leaves of the plant Lagerstroemia speciosa have been used as a folk medicine for treatment of diabetes and kidney diseases.
KINGHERBS can offer 1% ~ 98% Corosolic acid. It can help to regulate blood sugar levels in the blood and has strong antioxidant properties that help to prevent damage by free radicals. Corosolic Acid may also be beneficial in lowering the blood pressure as well as burning fat. It is also believed to have powerful antioxidant properties. It may help to neutralize free radical, and promote healthy kidney function and prevent cell membrane lipid oxidation.
Functions:
- Balancing blood sugar,Anti-diabetic: Its ability to lower blood sugar is attributed to its corosolic acid, a triterpenoid glycoside, belived to facilitate glucose-transport into cells.
- Weight loss: A kind of common ingredient in weight-loss supplements and products as a metabolic enhancer.
- Promote healthy kidney function and prevent cell membrane lipid oxidation.
- Controlling appetite and food craving,especially carbohydrate cravings;
- Corosolic Acid is believed to be beneficial in treating type 2 diabetes because it may possess the ability to reduce glucose levels.
- Used in the treatment of blood pressure, renal and immune system benefits.
| Product Name |
Banaba Leaf Extract |
Batch Number |
BLE-151017 |
| Botanical Source |
Lagerstroemia Speciosa L. |
Batch Quantity |
300kgs |
| Plant Part Used |
Leaf,100% Natural |
Country of Origin |
China |
| Type of Products |
Standard Extract |
Active Ingredient Markers |
Corosolic Acid |
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| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
| Identification |
Positive |
Conforms |
TLC |
| Appearance |
Fine Light Yellow Powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
| Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
| Bulk Density |
45-60g/100ml |
Conforms |
ASTM D1895B |
| Mesh Size |
NLT 98% through 80 Mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
| Solubility |
Soluble in hydro-alcoholic solution |
Conforms |
Visual |
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| Assay |
NLT 18% Corosolic Acid |
18.29% |
HPLC |
| Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
2.75% |
5g /105ºC /2hrs |
| Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
1.08% |
2g /525ºC /3hrs |
| Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Excipients |
None |
Conforms |
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| Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
| Chlorate (Cl) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Atomic Absorption |
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| 666 |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| DDT |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Acephate |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Methamidophos |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Parathion-ethyl |
NMT 0.2ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| PCNB |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
USP-GC |
| Aflatoxins |
NMT 0.2ppb |
Absent |
USP-HPLC |
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| Sterilization Method |
High temperature & pressure for a short time of 5~10 seconds |
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| Microbiological Data |
Total Plate Count < 1,000 cfu/g |
Conforms |
GB 4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold < 100 cfu/g |
Conforms |
GB 4789.15 |
| E. Coli to be negative |
Negative |
GB 4789.3 |
| Staphylococcus to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.10 |
| Salmonella to be absent |
Absent |
GB 4789.4 |
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| Packing and Storage |
Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum. |
| Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight. |
| Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions. |
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