Lagerstroemia speciosa Linnaeus is a perennial tree commonly found in upland forests of the Philippines. It has long been recognized in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties of its leaves...now proven by medical research!

In 1998, clinical studies confirmed the hypoglycemic effect of "colosolic acid" in the banaba leaves - a medical breakthrough indicating that diabetes can be controlled through a proper diet regiment. The findings conducted by Dr. Yoshio Ikeda, an authority in Clinical and Preventive Medicine on Diabetes and Obesity at the Jikei University School of Medicine, showed that the substance could lower blood glucose level by an average of 13.5% on clinical test on patients with "mild" (type 2) diabetes.

FOR A SLIMMER BODY
Taken regularly, banaba tea helps in maintaining a healthy and slimmer body. It is fast becoming a popular slimming beverage in Japan.

Traditional medicine has long touted it as a natural remedy to alleviate kidney and bladder problems, stomach disorders, and diarrhea. It is regarded as an agent for the maintenance of low blood pressure and improved kidney functions without side effects. Dr. Ikeda's study also showed that banaba leaves have a natural "antioxidant" that may help repair damaged cells and slow-down aging.

THE NATURAL WAY TO BALANCE BLOOD SUGAR
Banaba herbal tea is 100% natural, with no additives or artificial flavorings.

Filipinos have long relied on the decoction of its leaves with "insulin-like properties" to help reduce high blood sugar level. Simply brewed or served with ice, one cup or glass of the tea provides the same therapeutic power of freshly decocted banaba leaves.

Banaba trees are widely propagated to meet the increased commercial demand for the leaves. Major commercial banaba plantations, located in Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Quezon and upland areas of the country, practice proper cultivation to ensure ample supply of high quality banaba leaves. Mature banaba trees are regularly harvested of leaves every four months.

Commercially processed banaba leaves and herbal tea are exported to Japan, Korea, and the U.S.

Banaba tea is readily available in convenient porous bags or in ready-to-drink preparations. Whether plain or flavored, it is a very refreshing beverage anytime of the day.

Healthy Lifestyles
Basil Banaba Green Tea
For a healthy slimmer body. Traditionally used as folkloric food supplement for people with kidney and  bladder problems, stomach disorders and diarrhea. Taken regularly may help maintain a healthy slimmer body and lower blood sugar.

Ingredients: 90% Banaba (Tag.) leaves Lagerstroemia speciosa l (Sc.) 10% Basil (Eng.) leaves Ocimum basilicum (Sc.)

Directions:
Simply pour a cup of hot water over a tea bag of Healthy Lifestyles and steep for about 5 minutes. Drink 3 times a day. One tea bag can refill more than twice.

Storage Condition:
Keep in cool dry place.

Net Weight: 50 gms
( 25 Tea Bags x 2 gms )