Banaba Interactions Overview

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Banaba

Also known as
  • Lagerstroemia speciosa
  • Banaba Extract
  • Banabalean
  • Corosolic Acid
  • Crape Myrtle
  • Crepe Myrtle
  • Extrait de Banaba
  • Myrte de Crêpe
  • Pride-of-India
  • Pyinma
  • Queen's Crape Myrtle
Banaba Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa) is a plant species in the family Lythraceae. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including the Philippines, India, and Malaysia. It is commonly used as a natural remedy to lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, and has also been used to treat high blood pressure, obesity, and kidney problems. Banaba contains a number of active compounds, including corosolic acid, ellagitannins, and lagerstroemin, which are believed to be responsible for its medicinal effects. Dietary supplements are generally made from the leaf of the plant. Patented extracts of banaba, such as Glucosol (i.e., Glucofit), are often utilized in dietary supplements as well.
There are 291 drugs known to interact with Banaba

Drugs that interact with Banaba

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