Bananas are the most easily available fruit on the market. They not only provide the human body with rich nutrition and a variety of vitamins, but can also make the skin soft and supple, brighten the eyes, boost energy, and promote longevity. Recent scientific research has discovered new benefits of this fruit. The following are several medicinal effects of bananas.
Lowering Serum Cholesterol
High cholesterol can cause coronary heart disease. The banana stalk has the effect of lowering cholesterol. For those with high serum cholesterol, 50 grams of banana stalk can be used, washed and sliced, and steeped in boiling water for drinking. Consuming this for 10-20 days can lower cholesterol.
Preventing and Treating Gastrointestinal Ulcers
Patients with gastrointestinal ulcers who often take phenylbutazone may often suffer from gastric bleeding. Bananas contain a chemical substance that can prevent stomach ulcers. It can stimulate the growth and reproduction of gastric mucosal cells, producing more mucus to protect the stomach.
Patients with hypertension and cardiovascular diseases often have an excess of "sodium" and a deficiency of "potassium" in their bodies. Bananas are rich in potassium ions. Potassium ions have the effect of inhibiting sodium ions from constricting blood vessels and damaging the cardiovascular system. Eating bananas can maintain the body's sodium-potassium balance and acid-base balance, keeping the nerves and muscles normal and coordinated myocardial contraction. Therefore, eating 3-5 bananas daily is beneficial for patients with hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
Bananas contain a substance that helps the human brain produce 5-hydroxytryptamine, which makes people feel happy, lively, and cheerful. Patients with depression can eat more bananas to reduce emotional lows, and gradually alleviate pessimism, despair, and irritability.
Banana peel contains musa sapientum, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Experiments have shown that banana peel is very effective in treating skin itching and athlete's foot caused by fungi or bacteria. Patients can select fresh banana peels and rub them repeatedly on the itchy skin, or mash them into a paste, or boil them in water for washing. Continuous use for several days will be effective.
For a lung-heat cough, use 1-2 bananas with rock sugar and stew them. Take once or twice daily for several days for good results.
Eat 2 bananas on an empty stomach daily, or stew them with the skin on and eat them with the skin. This can moisten the intestines, promote bowel movements, and reduce hemorrhoid bleeding.
Because bananas have a high starch content, they are very filling. Additionally, it takes some time for starch to be converted into sugar in the body, so it does not lead to excessive energy accumulation. From this perspective, bananas can be an excellent food of choice for weight loss.
Banana mask method: Mash half a banana and add an appropriate amount of milk to form a paste. Apply it to the face. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and then wash off. It can refresh and moisturize the skin, remove acne, and fade freckles.
Boil 60 grams of banana peel in water and drink it to clear the head and refresh the mind.
Special reminder: Bananas are considered "cold" in nature. Patients with a weak spleen and stomach, stomach pain, or diarrhea should use them with caution. Bananas contain a large amount of magnesium. Eating too many can increase the magnesium content in the blood, which can inhibit the cardiovascular system and cause obvious muscle paralysis, drowsiness, and fatigue. Medical experts believe that drivers should not eat bananas on an empty stomach.