Banana can treat Asthma, Hypertension, Ulcer,Cancer, Infertility, diarrhoea, Constipation,Cataract, heart problem, Insomnia, etc.

Banana has been traditionally and scientifically discovered as healing remedy for various kind of diseases. Birds and animals including monkeys found this natural food as a special meal. Banana is generally regarded as food and medicine. Banana can be used as natural remedy for many diseases including asthma, hypertension, ulcer, cancer, diarrhea, constipation, cataract etc. especially if it is used with other herbs. 

Banana is grown without the aid of fertilizers that interfere with the nutrients in fruits. There is no special skill required in the cultivation of banana farm and it can withstand hard condition. Though it does very well during the raining period and in the rain forest region in Africa and other continents, it can also develop and produce abundantly during the dry season.

Some people both in the rural and urban areas cultivate banana farm near their homes. Those with large compound cultivate banana farm around their home as flowers, food and shade.Because banana has its natural way of retaining water which it stores as food against dry season, the leaves does not easily get dried or withered.

During the hot weather period when some homes are faced with power failure and heat, Banana shades then serve as refuge. You could see occupants in a compound sitting under banana shade. This is really, Natural refuge.

Few people do not like banana tree to stand near their homes on the believe that it breeds mosquitoes. Though this is true because of its ability to retain water, the area can be  mosquitoes free if under the banana tree is cleared and kept neat regularly.

This natural food generally known as “banana” is highly nutriteus. Banana contains vitamins and mineral including vitamins A, B, C, E, G, potassium, aluminum, sodium chloride, natural salt, acetic acid, Dolomite (calcium and magnesium) phosphorus, selenium etc.

VITAMIN “A”: is important in the maintenance of the mucous membrane and promotes bright eye.

VITAMIN “B” COMPLEX: This vitamin includes all the 'B' complex group such as biotin, riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine, antithetic acid, folic acid, etc. All the member of vitamin 'B' complex work interdependently.

VITAMIN “B” complex is required for growth, formation of blood, strength, digestion, appetite, tonic for the muscles and healthy skin. Vitamin 'B' complex is also required to enable other vitamins and minerals to function properly.

VITAMIN “C”: Though this vitamin does not play a particular role in the body, but it is required to keep the body tissues together in other to avoid collagen, which is the same thing as premature aging. It is also a preventive against diseases especially in times of stress and tiredness. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and improves iron absorption.

VITAMIN “E” This vitamin enables the reproductive organs to function properly. It is the heart vitamin and promotes the circulatory system. It is also food for the hair, nail and skin. This is known as sex and heart vitamin.

VITAMIN “G” The digestion system, blood circulation and blood formation function properly through the help of this vitamin.

POTASSIUM: The normal growth of muscles and nerves are made possible by potassium, food for the brain and salt of intelligence.

ALUMINIUM: this protects the glands and enables other minerals to function properly.

SODIUM CHLORIDE: This protects the body and gives the required strength in time of hard period.

NATURAL SALT: Any form of salt except natural or fruit salt is dangerous to health. Salt promotes diabetes and hypertension. Natural salt aids digestion, formation and cleaning of blood, muscles and bones.

CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM: Calcium protects the bones, teeth nerves and muscles while magnesium promotes growth and normal respiration. Calcium and magnesium known as dolomite enable the heart to function properly.

PHOSPHORUS: Carbohydrates and fats in the body are broken down for easy digestion. This also helps in the formation of the bones.

SELENIUM: Selenium prevents cancer. Selenium and vitamins 'E' combined have proved to neutralize cancer causing free radical cells.

Banana as food has rescued many families from hunger especially in emergency situations. No special preparation is required before banana finally gets to the dinning table. Banana also serves as fast food. You can consume banana in homes, offices and along the street. Banana car also be eaten in combination with other food, such as rice, beans, yam, vegetable etc. banana is placed  high among other fruits. It is cheap and it is easily affordable by both  the  rich and  poor.

Monkey and other animals rate banana as their best food.

Banana contains some medicinal properties for the treatment of ulcer, constipation, diarrhea and other diseases of the stomach and intestine. 

     Cataract can be treated with banana in combination with orinol. A herbalist in the western part of Nigeria confirmed to me that he has been using banana with Ohie to treat cataract over the years with good satisfaction.

Combinations of banana with other herbs are used as sure remedy for deadly diseases.

Unripe dried banana in combination with unripe dried plantain with the peel should be grated for the treatment of stomach ulcer for permanent cure. Using ripe banana alone, though it calms the stomach for a while, but not for permanent solution.

Study had shown that banana can lower high blood pressure. The hypertensive need up to seven mediums seize banana a day to equal the blood pressure pill. Study in Indian state reported ten percent decrease in blood pressure in people who eat two banana daily for a week.

Indian scientists reported that what is contained in banana act in the same way similar to anti-hyperetensive drug. They also reported that the ripe banana have more anti-hypertensive properties than the unripe ones. The report is in the February 1999 Indian medical journal; known as “Current Science”.

The American scientists are also working on how to produce anti-hypertensive vaccine from banana. Chariles Arnitzen, president of the Boyce Thompson Institute for plant research in New York is also leading a group of scientists on how to develop vaccine from banana against other bacteria that kills millions of children every years.

Professor lvan Cameron of the University of Texas, Health science center, in San Antonio, U.S.A. said pectin, the fiber found in banana has all it takes to keep colon cancer away. Professor Cameron calls pectin a unique power among soluble fibers in inhibiting colon cancer. Typically, insoluble fiber, the type found in whole wheat has been shown to block colon cancer.

Studies by the American Health Association have found that banana used with other herbs help to lower blood pressure.

Dr. Donald Asimali, the medical Director of Dali Medical Centre, cape town, South Africa uses banana and soya bean milk as herbal tea in treating serious cases of hypertension and cataract.

Apart from the medicinal uses, banana can also be used as ice-cream punch and fitters.

To make banana fitter, you need to add little egg and flour. Professional catering touch is required before the preparation will be ready for meal.

You should remove  the black lining inside banana when using it to make ice-cream. Add the white part of an egg and condensed milk before you blend and freeze the preparation.

Rosemary Olumefure, is a Benin based ice-cream maker. She specializes in making banana ice-cream, with many years experience in the business. Each year, her business maximum profitability is when banana is in season.