Scientific name:
Musa acuminata (edible banana), it belongs to genus Musa, family Musaceae

Anemia
– The high iron content of bananas helps in the production of hemoglobin in the body.

Blood pressure
- With a low salt content but high in potassium makes bananas good for those with high blood pressure.

Brain power
– Potassium, which is high in bananas, has been scientifically proven to help in making the brain more alert.

Constipation
– The high fibre content of bananas helps regulate bowel movement.

Depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to help in making a person feel relaxed and lifts up the mood.

Energy booster
– The natural sugar (sucrose, fructose and glucose) and potassium in bananas provides an instant boost in energy. Now that is why it is the champion fruit among athletes!

Hangover
– A banana milkshake (banana, milk and honey) is one of the best and quickest ways to make a hangover go away. The banana helps stabilize the stomach, the milk soothes and rehydrates the body, and the honey contributes to the blood sugar level.

Heartburn
– The natural antacid effect provides relief from heartburn.

Mosquito bites
- The inside of a banana skin helps reduce swelling and irritation when rubbed on the affected area of the skin.

Nicotine withdrawal
– The B-vitamins, potassium and magnesium content of bananas help ease the nicotine withdrawal effect among those trying trying to give up smoking. found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Pre-menstrual syndrome
- The vitamin B6 in bananas helps regulate blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Ulcers
– The soft and smooth texture of the banana fruit makes it ideal for ulcers and other intestinal disorders. It also helps neutralize stomach acidity.

Warts
– Tape a piece of banana skin (external side out) on the wart and it will help slowly dry out the wart.