Banana (Musa Acuminata)

► What is a Banana?

Banana is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red.

► What is the Scientific name of Banana?

The scientific names of bananas are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana or hybrids Musa acuminata × balbisiana, depending on their genomic constitution. The old scientific names Musa sapientum and Musa paradisiaca are no longer used.

► What are the Nutrition found in bananas?

Bananas are an excellent source of: Vitamin C (moderate amount only), Vitamin B_6,  Manganese,  Potassium

Reduce risk of colorectal cancer in women, breast cancer and renal carcinoma.Banana ingestion may affect dopamine production in people deficient in the amino acid tyrosine, a dopamine precursor present in bananas.

11 Health Benefits of Banana

Get instant energy

Keeps you regular

Reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart diseases

Scavenge harmful oxygen - free radicals

Reduce menstrual cramps

Contains anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals

Helps grow strong bones

Powers the brain

Helps prevent ulcers

Reduces depression
Cures LBM (Loose bowel Movement)

In India, juice is extracted from the corm and used as a home remedy for jaundice, sometimes with the addition of honey, and for kidney stones.

Individuals with a latex allergy may experience a reaction to bananas.



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