All the parts of the Banana tree have healing properties.The banana stem has fiber this is very beneficial for those on a weight-lossprogram. It is also a rich source of potassium and vitamin B6 which helps in the production of insulin and hemoglobin.

Banana stem also maintains fluid balance within the body. It is a diuretic and helps detoxify the body. The popular belief is that eating banana stem is very good for kidney stones.

. The high content of iron in bananas increases the production of hemoglobin in the blood -therefore they are very good for anemia.


2. They regulate bowel movement - whether it is constiption or diarrhea. Our elders believed that eating a banana after every meal improved digestion significantly.

3. When you suffer from a hangover - a banana milkshake with honey can give you immense relief. Cold milk soothes the stomach lining and bananas with honey build up depleted blood sugar levels.

4. Bananas are exceedingly good for students as the rich source of potassium can make a person very alert; the fruit is often called a brain tonic.



5. Bananas work well as a snack for people who have high blood pressure as they are wholesome with low salt levels.

6. For those suffering from depression, bananas are good as they contain a protein called serotonin which is also called the (happy hormone) as it makes one feel happy and relaxed.

7. Bananas can be eaten frequently to treat ulcers as they neutralize acidity in the stomach. This soft and smooth fruit cannot irritate the stomach walls.

8. For pregnant women suffering from morning sickness, eating bananas in between meals helps immensely in settling the queasiness in the stomach.



9. Eating bananas helps people give up smoking as this fruit is rich in vitamin C, A, B6 and B12. Bananas contain potassium and magnesium as well.

10. Bananas have an antacid effect, so people who experience heartburn find relief on eating a banana.

11. Potassium is a vital mineral which normalizes heartbeat while regulating the bodys water balance. As banana is a rich source of potassium, it re-balances disturbances of fluids in the body.

12. For weight watchers, banana is an excellent snack in place of crisps and chocolates. Research found that food craving during high pressure work could be assuaged safely and in a healthy manner by eating a banana every 2-3 hourly as it is a high carbohydrate food that controls blood sugar levels.

13. A ripe banana mashed and applied on the face is great at moisturizing and nourishing tired and dry skin.