Anatto
General Information

Bixa orellana (Natta/Natto)

Traditional use Orange (Annatto) dye, oral hypoglycaemic

Preparation Tea, soups, stews


Research

Studies in dogs, using an oil-soluble, partially purified B. orellana extract have demonstrated significantly lowered blood glucose levels. This effect is attributed to increased plasma insulin concentration and increased insulin receptor affinity.  

Active compound(s)

trans-bixins