Antioxidant and antibacterial treasure
Banana peel is rich in gallocatechin, catachin, quercetin, tannin, flavonoid, saponin and antioxidants. The biggest feature of these elements is that they help in eliminating ‘free-radicals’. As these free radicals accumulate in the body, the health of cells starts deteriorating, which increases the risk of cancer, heart disease and other diseases. Consuming banana peel or by making a paste, protects the cells of the body and gives strength to fight diseases. This helps in fighting stomach infection, weak immunity and lungs and skin problems. Not only this, the natural antimicrobial element present in it ends effectively eliminates dangerous bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylocx.
Beneficial for skin, teeth and digestive system
Banana peel contains many essential nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A. Its anti-inflammatory specialty is helpful in curing problems like sunlight, pimples, and infection on the skin. According to many research, a part of daily banana peel is also effective in rubbing the face or teeth, white to teeth, making shiny or relieving gum disease. Its fiber quantity is also very useful for digestion. This reduces constipation and cleanses the stomach which is very beneficial for the intestines. This is the reason that it purifies the whole body by cleaning the dirt of the stomach.
Use in infertility, depression and diet
Triptophyne and vitamin B6 present in banana peel are also considered good for brain health. Both these elements relax the brain, help in improving depression or mood. Japanese scientist Someya’s study suggests that the antioxidants of banana peel clean the body from within and have the ability to reduce the risk of serious diseases like flavonoids, tannins, saponin cancer. Indonesia’s research found that if the peel powder, extract or its color is used in any food or cloth, it gradually eliminates the effect of bacteria and fungus. The natural color of the peel in coloring clothes also protects from bacterial infection.
Possibility of becoming a medicine
The basis of this research can be developed as a medicine by making banana powder in the future. In such a situation, it can prove to be beneficial not only to eat banana, but also to save its peel. Input-IANS