Complete Anatomy:
Every Banana Tree Part
& Its Human
Uses
1. Fruit (Banana) –
Ultimate Nutrition Powerhouse
Nutritional Profile (100g ripe banana):
- Calories:
89 kcal
- Potassium:
358mg (8% DV) – regulates blood pressure
- Vitamin
C: 8.7mg (10% DV) – antioxidant immunity
- Vitamin
B6: 0.4mg (20% DV) – brain health, serotonin production
- Fiber:
2.6g – gut health, cholesterol reduction
Uses: Energy source, ulcer protection (coats stomach
lining), prebiotic for gut bacteria. Scientific studies show bananas neutralize
gastric acidity, reducing ulcer irritation. NewsWebFit recommends daily
consumption for sustained energy without blood sugar spikes.
2. Banana Peel –
Antibiotic & Nutrient Treasure
Nutrition: Rich in antioxidants (lutein, polyphenols),
potassium, magnesium.
Uses:
- Food: Boiled
as tea for constipation, fried chips.
- Medicine: Antifungal,
antibiotic properties treat wounds, burns. Contains serotonin, dopamine
precursors for mood regulation.
- Science: Peel
extracts show antibacterial activity against pathogens; used in diabetes
management (low glycemic).
NewsWebFit Tip: Dry peels for tea – natural sleep aid and
digestive tonic.
3. Leaves – Eco-Plates to Wound Healers
Uses:
- Food: Traditional
plates, food wrappers (anti-bacterial properties).
- Medicine: Poultices
for burns, skin infections; ash treats dysentery.
- Nutrition: High
in phenolic compounds, wound-healing agents.
Science: Leaves contain anti-inflammatory flavonoids;
used in leprosy, fever treatments traditionally. NewsWebFit highlights
sustainable zero-waste plates used in Indian weddings.
4. Flowers (Banana Blossom) –
Diabetes Regulator
Nutrition: Low calorie, high fiber, potassium, iron,
calcium.
Uses:
- Food: Curry,
stir-fry vegetable rich in antioxidants.
- Medicine: Anti-hyperglycemic
for diabetes; treats ulcers, renal stones. Cooked flowers given to
diabetics.
Science: Chloroform extracts show anti-diabetic
properties; saponins, cardiac glycosides present. NewsWebFit: World's richest
plant-based iron source for anemia.
5. Stem/Pseudostem –
Fiber Food & Kidney Medicine
Nutrition: 91% water, dietary fiber, potassium,
vitamins A/C.
Uses:
- Food: Raw
salad, juice for constipation, diuretic.
- Medicine: Kidney
stones, UTI, hypertension (diuretic effect).
Science: High potassium aids blood pressure; fiber
regulates bowels. Ayurvedic dose: 20-25ml juice daily. NewsWebFit: Ultimate
detox drink.
6. Roots & Rhizome –
Digestive & Anti-Poison
Uses:
- Food/Medicine: Powder
for dysentery, digestive disorders.
- Detox: Antidote
for morphine, arsenic poisoning.
Science: Astringent properties treat diarrhea; roots
administered for bronchitis. NewsWebFit: Traditional emergency medicine.
7. Sap/Latex –
Wound Healer & Anti-Venom
Uses:Applied on hemorrhoids, stings, epilepsy, fevers.
Science: Astringent sap stops bleeding, treats hysteria.
Scientific Validation: Research-Backed Benefits
Phytochemical Profile (All Parts):
- Phenolics/Flavonoids: Anti-cancer,
anti-inflammatory.
- Saponins: Lower
cholesterol, anti-microbial.
- Neurotransmitters: Serotonin,
dopamine in peels/seeds.
Key Studies:
- PMC:
Banana by-products rich in bioactives for food/pharma.
- Phytojournal:
All parts medicinal – ulcers to epilepsy.
- IJCRT:
Pseudo-stem fiber, food, pharma applications.
NewsWebFit Nutrition Chart:
|
Banana Part |
Key Nutrients |
Primary Health Benefit |
Scientific Use Case |
|
Fruit |
Potassium,
Vit B6, Fiber |
Heart
health, digestion |
Ulcer
protection |
|
Peel |
Antioxidants,
Serotonin |
Mood,
wound healing |
Antibiotic
properties |
|
Leaves |
Flavonoids |
Skin
healing, plates |
Burn
poultices |
|
Flowers |
Iron,
Fiber |
Anemia,
diabetes control |
Anti-hyperglycemic |
|
Stem |
Water,
Potassium |
Kidney
stones, detox |
Diuretic |
|
Roots |
Astringents |
Dysentery,
poisoning antidote |
Digestive
aid |
Global Usage: Banana Tree in World Cultures
India (Ayurveda): Kadali – complete medicinal plant.
Africa: Stem vegetable, leaf medicines.
Philippines: Blossom national dish, stem juice detox.
Latin America: Peel teas, root powders.
NewsWebFit: Sustainable zero-waste plant combats global hunger.
Modern Applications: Pharma, Food Industry
- Pharma: Stem
extracts for hypertension drugs.
- Food: Peel
flour for gluten-free baking.
- Textiles: Stem
fiber for eco-cloth.
NewsWebFit Recipe: Banana Stem Juice – 1 stem (chopped), buttermilk soak, blend. Kidney stone remedy.
Conclusion:
Banana Tree – Humanity's Perfect Plant
No other plant matches banana's complete utility – roots
heal dysentery, fruits energize, stems detoxify kidneys, flowers fight
diabetes, leaves serve sustainably. Scientifically validated across studies,
this "tree of life" offers nutrition, medicine, and sustainability.
NewsWebFit celebrates banana as nature's ultimate gift. Grow one today – feed
your family completely!
Disclaimer
NewsWebFit provides educational information. Consult
healthcare professionals before medicinal use. Not medical advice.
Sources
- Phytojournal:
Traditional Banana Uses
- IJCRT:
Medicinal Applications
- PMC:
Banana By-products
- EasyAyurveda:
Musa paradisiaca
- Ecosilky:
Banana Parts Uses
- Vinmec:
Stem Benefits