BANANA

BANANA

Sanskrit Name : Kadali

Latin Name : Musa paradisiaca Linn.

Family : Musaceae

Plant Part Used : Fruit , flower , stem , leaves , rhizome.

According to Ayurveda Banana balances vata dosha and pitta dosha but increase kapha dosha. Its medicinal properties help in treating impotence , male infertility and low weight.

Nutritional contents : Vitamin B6 , Vitamin C , fibre , potassium , manganese and the antioxidants glutathione , phenolics , delphidinin , rutin , naringin.

HOW TO USE BANANA

Banana Fruit :take banana fruit as per your taste after taking light food.

Banana Stem Juice : take 2-4 teaspoons of banana stem juice.

Banana Stem Powder :  take 1/4-1/2 tsp of banana stem powder. Add honey or water and have it after meals twice a day.

BENEFITS  OF BANANA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

DRY SKIN :

Dry skin and dry lips are signs of a vata imbalance. Banana helps helps in reducing dryness in the skin by balancing vata dosha. This is due to its snigdha(oil) property.

Health  Benefits of Banana Steam

• The stem is high in fiber, when used in salads help in good bowel movement and relieves constipation.
• Stem juice is good for diuretic and helps to expel small kidney stones.
• Consumption of raw stem pieces in the salad helps in obesity by promoting weight loss.
• It is also useful in lowering blood cholesterol and blood sugar level in diabetes.

 Benefits of Banana Leaf

• Banana leaf is beneficial for hair growth and providing shine to hair.
• Consumption of banana leaves can reduce blood glucose level. The extract from banana leaves have anti-diabetic effect.
• Banana leaves can be used as a natural bandage for wound healing.
• Banana leaves have been used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

BANANA HOME REMEDIES

• For Diarrhoea eat two unripe bananas.
• Dry skin , wrinkles nourish skin with a mashed banana face pack mixed with a little milk.
• For cracked heel apply mashed banana to the cracked area.
• In Burning urination eat one or two bananas with a pinch of cumin.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BANANA                    

• Gas or Bloating : Due to high soluble fibre and natural sugar in bananas can cause by over consuming bananas.
• Tooth decay : The starch in bananas dissolves slowly in the mouth , leaving behind its particles which attract bacteria.
• Allergy : Banana is associated with ragweed allergy which you may experience swollen throat , rashes on the skin.
• Stomach pain : Over consuming bananas give you severe stomach pain. The presence of high dietary fibre influences digestion process and result in diarrhoea.

How to include Banana in your Daily Diet

• Smoothie
• Sandwich
• Banana flour
• Dairy free Banana Rice Pudding

Who should avoid consuming bananas ?

• Kidney patient
• People suffering from Migraine