Introduction: Banana, formerly known as Ganjiao. Its flesh is soft, glutinous, sweet, and delicious. Legend has it that Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, gained wisdom by eating bananas and was thus honored as the "fruit of wisdom".
Bananas are very nutritious. Every 100 grams of pulp contains 1.2 grams of protein, 0.5 grams of fat, 19.5 grams of carbohydrates, 0.9 grams of crude fiber, 9 milligrams of calcium, 31 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.6 milligrams of iron, as well as carotene, thiamine, niacin, vitamin C, vitamin E, and rich trace elements such as potassium.
Bananas are sweet in nature and cold in character, possessing high medicinal value. Their main functions are to clear the intestines, treat constipation, and also have effects such as clearing heat and moistening the lungs, quenching vexation and thirst, nourishing the essence, and detoxifying alcohol. According to the principle of "treating heat with cold," they are most suitable for people with heat-related conditions. Those with hemorrhoid bleeding or fetal restlessness caused by heat can eat raw banana pulp.
1. Treating Depression: Bananas help the human body produce a chemical substance—serotonin. This substance stimulates the nervous system, sending signals of joy, calm, and drowsiness, and even has an analgesic effect. Therefore, bananas are also known as "happy food." Patients with depression can eat more bananas to reduce emotional lows, gradually dispelling feelings of pessimism, disappointment, and world-weariness.
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2. Preventing and Treating Stomach Ulcers: Patients with gastrointestinal ulcers often take phenylbutazone, which can often lead to gastric bleeding. Bananas contain a chemical substance that can prevent stomach ulcers. It stimulates the growth and reproduction of gastric mucosal cells. Eating bananas can stimulate the growth of gastric mucosal cells, protecting the stomach wall and thus preventing and treating stomach ulcers.
3. Preventing and Treating High Blood Pressure: American medical experts have found that eating bananas regularly can prevent high blood pressure because bananas provide a large amount of potassium ions that can lower blood pressure, and they have the effect of inhibiting sodium ions from raising blood pressure and damaging blood vessels. They also believe that if a person lacks potassium, they may experience dizziness, general weakness, and arrhythmia. Furthermore, because bananas contain a variety of nutrients, have low sodium content, and no cholesterol, they can supply the body with various nutrients without causing weight gain.
4. Treating Pruritus: Banana peel contains bananin, 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 can achieve the desired effect.
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5. Lowering Cholesterol: High cholesterol can cause coronary heart disease. The banana stem has the effect of lowering cholesterol. For those with high cholesterol, 50 grams of banana stem can be used, washed and sliced, and steeped in boiling water for drinking. Continuous consumption for 10 to 20 days can lower cholesterol.
Because bananas are digested and absorbed very well, children and the elderly can eat them with peace of mind and supplement with balanced nutrition. Regular consumption of bananas is not only beneficial to the brain and prevents nerve fatigue, but also has effects such as moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, and preventing constipation. In addition, because bananas are low in calories, even people who are losing weight can eat them without worry.
In addition, bananas are tropical fruits, and the suitable storage temperature is 11℃～18℃. It is best not to store them in the refrigerator.
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