Here in the Philippines, we have two of the most famous
herbs in the world used in treating diabetes: Banaba (Lagerstroemia Speciosa
) and Ampalaya (Bitter melon-Mormodica
Charantia).Banaba
There has been much resource done on Banaba leaves and their ability to reduce blood
sugar, and its "insulin-like principle." In the Philippines, Banaba is a
popular medicine plant and is used in treatment of diabetes mellitus. It is high in
corosolic acid which is used in many treatments for diabetes. It is a natural plant
insulin, can be taken orally, and has no side effects. It is completely safe for the
liver. For more info on Banaba, click here.
Ampalaya
There has been much research done on the effectiveness of using Momordica Charantia in
the treatment of diabetes. It has been shown to increase production of beta cells by the
pancreas, thereby improving the body’s ability to produce insulin. It has been
recommended by the Department of Health of the Philippines, as one of the best herbal
medicines for it's ability to help with liver problems, Diabetes and HIV. For more info on
Amplaya, click here.
Here are Mt. Banahaw Tropical Herbs we have developed our own Herbs
for Diabetes capsule containing these two herbs, along with papaya leaf which
contains the digestive enzyme papain. We use only wild banaba and ampalaya, gathered from
Mt. Banahaw. We are one of the few (if not only) places offering ampalaya in its wild
form, as it is a widely cultivated fruit throughout the Philippines.
NOTE: We are currently not
taking orders over the Internet on these products. We are getting ready to
launch our completely new product line soon, with distributors in the US.
Thanks for your patience.
Herbs for Diabetes
Capsules - 350 mg
(Banaba and Ampalaya)
