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Banana Health Bene ts and Medicinal Uses

 Anupama  August 15, 2015

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0.1 Taxonomical classi cation

1 Nutritional Value of Banana
2 Some important Medicinal Properties
3 Health Bene ts of Banana
4 Eating Banana for treating common health conditions
5 Banana can be eaten by diabetic people

Banana is one of the most nutritious and suitable for all fruit. It is available throughout
the year. It has added advantage over the other fruits. You need not to wash your hands

before eating it. Just peel and enjoy. It is easy to carry and does not require washing
prior to eating. Banana is a tropical fruit. It originated in Southeast Asia and the South

Paci c. Botanically, banana fruit is a berry and its plant is a giant herb. There are about
1000 varieties of bananas in the world. They are grown in more than 150 countries,

producing 105 million tons of fruit per year.

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Banana offers numerous health bene ts. It regulates bowel, makes blood alkaline,
reduces stress and increases brain power. Its intake is bene cial in heart diseases,

depression, menstrual pains and anemia. Banana shows bene cial effects in

constipation, thirst, hemorrhoids, hypertension, and intoxication. They are rich in

potassium. Potassium is an essential mineral required for maintaining normal blood

pressure and heart function. Study show mixture of banana and milk signi cantly

reduces the acid secretion. Banana is effective against aspirin-induced damage of

gastric mucosa.

Taxonomical classi cation

India is considered as one of the origin of the banana. The scienti c name of banana is

Musa paradisiaca and Musa sapientum.

KINGDOM: Plantae

DIVISION: Magnoliophyta

CLASS: Liliopsida

ORDER: Zingiberales

FAMILY: Musaceae

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GENUS: Musa

SPECIES: Musa paradisiaca, Musa sapientum

SYNONYM

AYURVEDIC: Sakrtphala, Varana, Mocha, Ambusara, Anshumatiphal

UNANI: Kelaa, Mouz

SIDDHA: Vaazhai

ENGLISH: Plantain, Banana

HINDI: Kela

BENGALI: Kela, Kala, Kach-kula, Kodali, Kanch-kala

ORIYA: Kadali, Kadila

ASSAMESE: Kal, Talha

GUJARATI: Kela Kannada: Bale, Balenaru, Balehannu, Bale gadde

MALAYALAM: Vasha, Vashappagnan, Vazha, Pisang, Kadalivala, Ksetrakadali

MARATHI: Kela, Kadali Punj: Kela, Khela

TAMIL: Vashaip pasham, Valei, Vazhai, Kadali valai

TELUGU: Ariti, Anati, Kommu-ariti, Nalla-ariti, Kadali, Arati gadda, Kadalamu

URDU: Kela:

ARABIC: Tulhtula, Shajratulmosus, Mous, Mouz

SINDHI: Kewiro

PERSIAN: Tulhtula, Mous

SINGHALESE: Walkaihil, Kehol

CAMBODIA: Check, Chek chvea, Chek pheh

Nutritional Value of Banana

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Banana is full of nutrition. It is excellent source of potassium. One medium size banana

contain about 400mg of it. Higher level of potassium in the body helps to lower the

blood pressure. Moreover it has very low amount of sodium. Eating one banana gives

25% of daily required value of Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 improves immunity. Banana also

contains silicon, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, chromium, iron, uoride, manganese,

selenium, and zinc.

Banana, fresh 1 medium;

Calories:118.00 grams;Glycemic Index: low (GI measures the impact of a food on our
blood sugar)

Nutrient Amount %Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium <0.5 mg/100g 0%

Sugars 18g

Protein 1g

vitamin B6 0.43 mg 25

manganese 0.32 mg 16

vitamin C 10.27 mg 14

ber 3.07 g 12

potassium 422.44 mg 12

biotin 3.07 mcg 10

copper 0.09 mg 10

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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2, 000 calorie diet.

Some important Medicinal Properties

Bananas are astringent, emollient, cooling, anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, antiscorbutic,

laxative, demulcent and nutrient. They are useful in bleeding disorders, diabetes,

gastritis, dyspepsia with atulence and acidity, chronic dysentery, diarrhea, scurvy,
helminthiasis, scabies, pruritus, bronchitis, pharyngeal disorders, nephropathy,

strangury, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia and general debility.

Some of the important bene cial properties of banana are given below.

Anti-ulcer: ulcers in the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine.

Antacid: prevents or corrects stomach acidity.

Antiscorbutic: against scurvy.

Laxative: encourage bowel movements to relieve constipation.

Cooling: provides a sensation of coolness or reduces fever.

Nutritive, tonic: Good for improving general health.

Heavy, Strengthening, Aphrodisiac

In Ayurveda, the unripe fruit is acrid, cooling, Tonic, astringent to the bowels. It
causes vata and kapha. The ripe fruit is sweet, acrid, cooling, Tonic, aphrodisiac and
demulcent. It is useful in dysentery, leprosy, thirst, bronchitis, consumption, burning
sensations, vaginal and urinary discharges, urinary concretions, biliousness and
acidity. In diabetes, the unripe fruit is preferred.

It takes approximately three – four hour for banana to digest completely.

Health Bene ts of Banana

Banana is full of nutrition. Eating one banana provides 12% of daily required value of

potassium. Potassium protects against cardiovascular diseases and lowers blood

pressure. Potassium also helps body to get rid of excess sodium. Banana is also good

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source of manganese, ber, and vitamin B6. Banana strengthen bones, improves

eyesight, and protects from ulcers. It improves digestion and bowel movements. It
reduces acid re ux and heartburn. It is a natural antacid. In pregnancy, it helps to

provide nutrition, folic acid and gives relief in morning sickness.

It is very low-fat food (less than 4% of their calories come from fat). It is rich in

carbohydrates, potassium, and vitamins.

It restores normal bowel function.

The fully ripen banana is a natural bulk producing laxative. It is rich in water-soluble

ber and helps to cure constipation.

It has antacid effects and protect against stomach ulcers.

It reduces the risk of heart diseases and blood pressure due to their richness in
potassium.

As banana are rich in potassium they also prevent muscle cramps.

It contain amino acid tryptophan which stimulates production of serotonin.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter with calming effect on the body. This also helps in
reducing depression.

It increase mental alertness and improves brain power.

It increases iron level and cures anemia.

It improves the body’s ability to absorb calcium.

It makes blood alkaline.

Eating banana during pregnancy provides folic acid, iron, vitamin B6, potassium and
other nutrients. It helps to keep blood pressure normal and also gives energy.

Bananas eating is bene cial in ulcer, irritation in the stomach and hyperacidity. It
contain a considerable amount of vitamin B6 and vitamin C, minerals like calcium,

magnesium, and trace amounts of iron and zinc. It contains phosphorus which is good
for the brain. Banana does not contain fat and cholesterol. It has low glycemic index. It

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breaks down slowly and releases glucose gradually in the bloodstream. The can be

eaten safely in diabetes.

Eating Banana for treating common health

conditions
It is bene cial to eat banana in acidity, colitis, ulcerative colitis, insomnia, and for
improving weight gain.

In insomnia/lack of sleep, eating banana with one teaspoon of cumin seed powder
is helpful.

In peptic ulcer and hyperacidity, eating larger greener banana is helpful. For this
purpose eat 1-2 banana with one cup milk. It neutralizes excessive acidity.

For constipation, eating banana empty stomach in the morning is very helpful.
Please note, use the fully ripen yellow banana for constipation. Also it is important

to drink plenty of water. Otherwise the ber present in banana will worsen the
constipation.

In mouth ulcer and nose-bleed/ nakseer, eating banana is helpful. For nose-bleed
eat banana daily.

For hiccups, eat a grain of hing and with banana.

The banana face mask application on the face tightens the facial skin and gives a
glow. It moisturizes, softens, soothes and nourishes the skin. It has anti-wrinkle
properties. This mask especially suits to dry and normal skin.

For preparing the mask, take one ripe banana and mash it. Add one teaspoon honey
and mix well. Apply this face-mask for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with plain water.

Rub the inner peel of banana on insect bite or mosquito bites to get relief from

itching.

Banana can be eaten by diabetic people

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Banana paci es Pitta dosha but aggravates kapha dosha. So if in case of excess
mucous in the body it is better to avoid banana. Avoid eating banana immediately after
having meal. Do not drink water for one hour after eating banana. Goiter patients
should avoid banana.

Yes, why not type-2 diabetes people can eat banana but quantity does matters. In fact
Banana is very nutritious(rich source of iron, vitamins, calcium, potassium, protein) fruit
can be eaten very easily, great in hygiene.

In diabetes it is myth that diabetic people should not eat Banana(sweet fruits). Fact is

that total amount of carbohydrate in a food affect blood sugar is more than other
sources of  carbohydrate like sugar. For diabetic people one serving of fruit should
contain 15 gm  carbohydrate. The size of the serving depends on the carbohydrate

content of the fruit. If some fruit contains less carbohydrate then that can be eaten in
more quantity.

Estimated carbohydrate quantity in banana

Extra small banana (6 inches long or less) — 18.5 grams

Small banana (about 6-6 7/8 inches long) — 23 grams

Medium banana (7-7 7/8 inches long) — 27 grams

Large banana (8-8 7/8 inches long) — 31 grams

large banana (9 inches or longer) — 35 grams

Above is estimated quantity of carbohydrate in banana and using this you can calculate

how much banana can be eaten by type-2 diabetic person in a day.

So for 15 gm carbohydrate intake 4-5 inch banana will be su cient. So you can eat a

small banana or 1/2 medium sized banana. but you have to cut other carbohydrate
intake to balance your diet.

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