Latin Name: Lagerstroemia speciosa L
Appearance: Green to dark powder
Plant Part Used: Dried Leaves
Specifications: Corosolic acid 1%, 3%, 5%,10%, 20%
Active Ingredient: corosolic acid
Extract Method: Water/ Grain Alcohol
Test Method: HPLC
Function:
Balances blood sugar
Promotes healthy insulin levels
Controls appetite and food craving (especially carbohydrate cravings)
Promote weight loss
Application:
Diabetes: 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 common ingredient in weight-loss supplements / products as a metabolic enhancer.
Others: Used in the treatment of blood pressure, renal and immune system benefits. No toxicity has been identified.