MEDICINAL PLANTS

The banana is a beautiful plant belonging to the family of Musa, a group that consists of some 150 species of herbaceous plants, generally very long. The banana can reach 10 m. High; has large leaves that are often torn by the wind. What we know as a banana is the fruit of the tree, edible oil and that is, for many, the best fruit of all that exists. He is originally from warm countries. In our peninsula is grown in sheltered places, especially in Andalusia. But the most famous banana in our country is no doubt which comes from the Canary Islands.

FLOWERING

The banana flower is given in the spring. This flower seems to come on the emerging fruits are below it. Collection interested in those elongated fruit that we all know, bananas. They are technically a berry long and slightly arched, kinked imperceptibly, bark and soft yellow. From his collection is not worth saying anything, as these fruits are available in any grocery store for most of the year.

APPLICATIONS

The main value of the banana is to be a very nutritious fruit known since before Christ. You can find many references to this group throughout history, and has always been considered a delicacy prized addition to an important nutrient. Its composition reveals that it contains more sugar than most fruit we all know. It is very rich in minerals: organic calcium, phosphorus and iron, these three elements essential for normal development of one person-the banana contains sufficient quantities to meet demand of the body more demanding. It also contains copper, fluorine, iodine and magnesium. Other compounds found in this precious fruit are various vitamins such as vitamin C, found in amounts similar to those found in other fruits. It also has the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin. This composition makes it one of the fruits that are more complete, giving the body more nutrients than any other. In conclusion, remember that the banana is also very useful as antidiarrheal.

ADMINISTRATION

The ripe banana, especially when the crust has those dark spots so characteristic-is one of the most easily digested food. However, we must beware of hard green bananas, which are heavier digestion. Moreover, the only thing to remember, especially those who are overweight, is that the banana, eaten without moderation, fat, but when taken as part of a diet helps to whet the appetite, and control juices stomach.

SUMMARY

FAMILY: Musaceae
HABITAT: Hot countries
FLOWERING: Spring
PART USED: Fruit
CASTILIAN: Banano
CATALAN: Bananer

USES

Nutritional Strong, Remineralizing Leve, Antidiarrheal Leve.