If You Are Suffering From Constipation, Have Banana-Stem Juice

Banana stem is an excellent home remedy for various ailments like obesity, kidney stones, diabetes, constipation, acidity, etc.

By Shubham Ghosh

Thursday, October 13, 2016, 10:21

The stem of the banana is the vertical straight part of the fruit’s plant, which supports the entire plant. Considered a flower stalk, the entire banana stem comes in the form of layers – one below the other.

The stem is consumed after the outer layer is discarded. The banana stem is rich in water dietary fibres that help in reducing fat. This food has a number of health benefits and is also cheap and easily available.

Banana stem is also an excellent home remedy for various ailments like obesity, kidney stones, diabetes, constipation, acidity, etc.

It is an excellent home remedy for a number of health-related issues like obesity, kidney stone, diabetes, UTI, acidity and constipation.

So, read here to know what the 12 benefits of a banana stem are, which are as mentioned below.

Aids Weight Loss:

The high fibre content in banana stem helps in reducing weight. The recommended consumption of banana stem daily is 25 grams; but if you want to shed your weight drastically, it can be increased to 40 grams a day. The fibre in a banana stem slows down the release of sugar and fats that are stored in our body cells. Prepare banana-stem juice with ginger and buttermilk for losing weight effectively.

Strengthens Heart Muscles:

The potassium content in banana stem helps in strengthening our heart muscles. It also helps in improving our body's immunity level and keeps diseases at bay.

Besides, the vitamins A, B6 and C in it have a number of health benefits, be it curing skin diseases, secretion of haemoglobin or production of insulin.

Helps Reduce Cholesterol:

The banana stem helps in reducing cholesterol and is a good remedy for diabetes.

Flushes Out Toxins

Banana stem helps in the detoxification process of our body, i.e., in flushing out all the toxins present in the body.

Can Treat Dry Cough:

Drinking banana-stem juice regularly is an excellent way to treat dry cough.

Treats Kidney Stones:

Having banana-stem juice with lime guards you against the formation of kidney stones.

Eases Bowel Movement:

Banana stem helps in curing constipation and eases the bowel movement.

Provides Relief From Heartburns:

If you suffer from acidity frequently, banana-stem juice can be a good remedy, which not only reduces acidity, but also gives relief from heartburns.

Can Slow Down Release Of Sugar & Fats In Body:

This works by slowing down the release of sugar and fats stored in the cells of our body, into our bloodstream. Banana stem juice intake, for the purpose of losing weight, can be very effective, if taken with ginger or buttermilk.

Effective Cure For Anaemia:

The iron and vitamin B6 content in banana stem, as has been said earlier, raises the haemoglobin count in the blood and that is really helpful for people who have anaemia.

It Regulates BP

Banana stem is a very effective agent in regulating blood pressure.

Cures UTI:

Banana stem is also an excellent remedy for urinary tract infections. It also cures urine irritation. Drink its juice two-three times in a week.
Other benefits of a banana stem include treatment of uterus-related complications, jaundice, pain caused by insect biting and also heart ailments.

Ways Of Taking Banana Stem:
Besides preparing juice mixed with other ingredients like turnip juice and lime, banana stem can be taken with the banana flower, which cures menstrual problems and stomach pain.

Alternative intake of banana-stem juice and barley water will break down your kidney stones. Consuming powdered banana stem with honey is a great remedy for jaundice.

Even externally, it can be of great help. Burn the banana stem, mix it with coconut-oil ashes and apply if you have burns.

However, it is better not to eat banana stem in the night, as it is diuretic in nature (promotes production of urine) and can hinder your sleep.