Botanical name: Musa acuminata

A banana is an edible fruit produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Musa. Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6, soluble fiber, and contain moderate amounts of vitamin C, manganese and potassium. Banana ingestion may affect dopamine production in people deficient in the amino acid tyrosine, a dopamine precursor present in bananas.

Benefits and uses:

Bananas are a terrific, heart-healthy food when included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It is understood to provide protection against high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and stroke due to presence of potassium in good amounts in the banana fruit.

Banana is believed to act as a mild laxative and used as a remedy for correcting the constipation due to the presence of pectin, soluble fiber. It is believed to be helpful in curing diarrhea and dysentery.

Norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin are also present in the ripe peel and pulp. The first two elevate blood pressure; serotonin inhibits gastric secretion and stimulates the smooth muscle of the intestines.

The extract of core of the stem is considered to be useful in dissolving the stones in the kidney and urinary bladder and reducing the weight. The inflorescence mixed with coconut oil and spices is used for flushing the urinary blocks.

The fruit is used to heal the intestine lesions. The fruit is believed to reduce the worm problems in the kids.

Consumption of banana makes one happier and elevates mood due to presence of a protein "tryptophan".

It promotes regeneration of red blood cells and to stimulate hemoglobin production.

Botanical name: Musa acuminata

A banana is an edible fruit produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Musa. Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6, soluble fiber, and contain moderate amounts of vitamin C, manganese and potassium. Banana ingestion may affect dopamine production in people deficient in the amino acid tyrosine, a dopamine precursor present in bananas.

Benefits and uses:

Bananas are a terrific, heart-healthy food when included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It is understood to provide protection against high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and stroke due to presence of potassium in good amounts in the banana fruit.

Banana is believed to act as a mild laxative and used as a remedy for correcting the constipation due to the presence of pectin, soluble fiber. It is believed to be helpful in curing diarrhea and dysentery.

Norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin are also present in the ripe peel and pulp. The first two elevate blood pressure; serotonin inhibits gastric secretion and stimulates the smooth muscle of the intestines.

The extract of core of the stem is considered to be useful in dissolving the stones in the kidney and urinary bladder and reducing the weight. The inflorescence mixed with coconut oil and spices is used for flushing the urinary blocks.

The fruit is used to heal the intestine lesions. The fruit is believed to reduce the worm problems in the kids.

Consumption of banana makes one happier and elevates mood due to presence of a protein "tryptophan".

It promotes regeneration of red blood cells and to stimulate hemoglobin production.