Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa) is a type of crepe myrtle that grows in India, the Philippines, and Southeast Asia. The leaves are used as medicine. Banaba might reduce blood sugar and help the...

Sep 17, 2024 · Banaba leaves, derived from the Lagerstroemia speciosa tree native to Southeast Asia, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Known for their potent health benefits, …

Jul 22, 2025 · Banaba is a semideciduous, tropical, flowering tree that grows in India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines. L. speciosa, commonly planted as an ornamental along roadsides and in …

Banaba seems to lower blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes, according to very preliminary research. It might help the body use insulin more efficiently.

Oct 22, 2022 · What Is Banaba? As a medicinal product extracted from tree leaves native to Southeast Asia (named Lagerstroemia speciosa), banaba has long been used for a range of health issues. …

Feb 20, 2025 · Native to Southeast Asia and parts of India, the Banaba tree plays a vital role in sustaining ecosystems by providing shelter, preventing soil erosion, and supporting biodiversity.

Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa L.) has been used as a folk medicine to treat diabetes in various parts of the world, primarily southeast Asia. The hypoglycemic affect of aqueous (hot water) and methanol …