The banana is one of the cheapest and favorite fruit of millions. It has immense nutritional value and medicinal properties apart from being an effective face pack. Any edible part of the plant, be it fruit, flower or stem, provides energy, vitamins and minerals. Cholesterol and fat content is minimal. But it has come under fire- unjustly, for being a high calorie snack. Ayurveda maintains that bananas are flesh-building and thirst quenching. 
No wonder people all over the world love it and splurge over it.CURATIVE PROPERTIES OF BANANA
Banana is a high-energy food
Banana contains a high level of easily digestible natural sugars in both their fresh and dried forms, which it releases quickly in the blood stream. So eating bananas helps in keeping your body engine running at peak performance.
Banana works wonders for dysentery, diarrhea, constipation and piles
Ripe bananas help relieve diarrhea and dysentery while under ripe bananas counter constipation and piles.
Banana helps cure stomach ulcers
Banana has the ability to correct acidity, gastritis and peptic ulcer. It is claimed that banana stimulates mucus production by stomach lining.
Banana keeps hypertension at bay
Research shows that bananas contain certain enzyme inhibitors which are reported to be effective in controlling blood pressure in hypertensive people.
Banana helps maintain quick reflexes
Potassium levels in our body drop after strenuous exercises. Tell-tale signs of low potassium include aching muscles, irregular heart beats, slower reflexes and a feeling of confusion. Being rich in potassium, bananas help in maintaining reflexes and keeping confusion at bay.
Bananas combat iron deficiency
Low levels of iron cause lethargy and weakness. Iron deficiency is common among women and vegetarians. Being iron rich, bananas can easily combat iron deficiency.
Bananas boost immune system
Being rich in powerful anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and A and element zinc, bananas help in boosting body’s immune system, too.
Bananas treat burns and wounds too.
A fine paste prepared by mashing a ripe banana has the unique property of treating burns and wounds. It even prevents scar formation.
BANANA AS A COSMETIC
Banana face pack for dry skin
Make a thin paste of equal quantity of warm olive oil and mashed banana. Apply on clean face, leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash off.
Banana face pack for all skin types
Heat honey until it pours. Pour enough of it on a mashed banana and make a paste. Mix well and spread over your cleaned face. Wash off after 15 minutes with warm water.
Banana face mask for softening and firming face muscles
Mix 2 tbsp egg white, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp jojoba oil, 1 tsp yoghurt, 2 tsp multani mitti (fuller’s earth). Then add a paste of 2 tbsp mashed banana paste to it. Mix well. Apply on the face and neck for 15 minutes before taking a bath. This mask helps in softening and firming the muscles of the face, especially good for women above 30’s.
Banana hair pack for radiant shiny hair
Mix the yellow of an egg with equal quantities of mashed banana paste. Add 2 tsp honey, 2 tbsp curds, 2 tsp lemon juice. Blend it well. Apply on the hair for ½ an hour before shampooing. Your hair will be radiant and shiny.
Category: Cosmetic value of vegetables, fruits, herbs etc.
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Banana moisturises sensitive skin.
How to do it: Mash half of a ripe banana and apply it to clean, damp skin. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. Wash well with warm water. Repeat once a week.
Why it helps: The antioxidant vitamin A and skin-softening potassium in bananas moisturize gently.
Banana is an energy booster.
Banana contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that is known to make you feel happy and improve your mood.
Banana is a rich source of iron, thus it is helpful in cases of anemia.. Banana is good a good source of potassium. If you are taking diuretics take 2 bananas a day to prevent the depletion of potassium in the body. The skin of the banana is said to help remove warts(cover the warts with the inner skin of banana). Banana is good for people who have high blood pressure because it is low in salt.
Banana: Banana in real sense is not fruit but it is the complete food. With your breakfast two bananas with lukewarm milk give a lot of energy. It is also a good sex tonic. High potassium content benefits the muscular system and lower the high blood pressure. It strengthens the lining of stomach against acid and ulcers and feed the acidophilus bacteria of the bowel. It is full with Vitamins and minerals. Two bananas with lukewarm milk give a lot of energy. It must be taken in the morning with breakfast.
* Banana makes it a good source of quick of quick energy.
* The use of bananas has been found beneficial in the treatments of several medical conditions such as intestinal disorders, constipation, arthritis, gout, anemia, , kidney stones, tuberculosis and urinary disorders.
* Eating Banana vegetables can also help control weight.
* Bananas Vegetables are low in fat and calories, a good source of dietary fiber and provide us with extra energy.
* Eat bananas in every form ripe, raw, cooked, milkshakes and desserts. It helps in treating many ailments related to your body.
* Rubbing banana peel inside out is the best remedy for mosquito bites.
* Drinking extract from the stem attached to the banana cluster helps kill tuberculosis bacteria.
Banana is rich in vitamin C. It also contains other vitamins such vitamin A, and Vitamin B, especially folate.
The nutritional value of banana makes it useful for weight gain as well as weight loss, constipation, bowel problems, anemia, blood pressure, heart problems, ulcers, brain stimulation, depression, nervous disorders, stress, morning sickness, menstruation, etc
Bananas can be eaten as is, or they can be combined with your favorite breakfast cereals. Aside from being really affordable, bananas are rich in potassium and fiber - giving you the daily dose of nutrients from fruits that you need to stay healthy.
Bananas contain tryptophan, a rich amino acid that is known to be extremely beneficial for hair and skin. They are chock full of potassium which adds super softening properties to the hair shaft. Along with vitamins A, B, C and E bananas contain rich natural oils and carbohydrates. All these goodies shore up the natural elasticity of the hair and prevents split ends.
The unripe fruit is rich in starch, which on ripening turns into sugar.
Bananas are great source of potassium. Potassium helps build muscle power and keeps your body fluids in balance.Its juice as an antidote for snake-bite
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, know to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
Bananas are rich in melatonin, which is the chemical released by your body to help you sleep better. You can also whip up some of your favorite instant oatmeal with sliced bananas in it for a great-tasting warm snack a few hours before bedtime.
Eat a banana, the potassium with help reduce the pain for approx. 2-4hrs. When pain comes back eat another one.
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