The efficacy and function of banana seeds

Mountain banana seeds are a kind of Chinese herbal medicine. We can use mountain banana seeds to treat many diseases, and they also have good health-preserving effects. Therefore, we can use the different medicinal effects of mountain banana seeds to solve some small problems that bother us in life.

[Source] It is the seeds of the wild banana plant of the Musaceae family. When the fruit is ripe, the seeds are collected and dried.

[Original morphology] Perennial robust herb. The stem is erect, 2 to 3 meters high, with creeping branches. Single leaves are 7 to 9 in number, arranged in a spiral, with deep grooves on the petiole and sheaths at the bottom; the leaf blade is oblong, 1 to 2 meters long, 20 to 40 centimeters wide, acute at the apex, slightly rounded at the base, entire, dark green above, light green below, thinly covered with white powder, the main vein is particularly raised, and has pinnate parallel veins. The inflorescence is drooping; the flowers are unisexual, with large bracts; the spathe is purple-red, ovate-lanceolate, 10-20 cm long, boat-shaped, and falls off; the male flowers are in the upper part of the bouquet, and the female flowers are in the lower part; the calyx and part of the petals are combined into a tubular shape, which splits longitudinally to the base on one side after growing, is light yellow-white, and 3-4 cm long; the corolla is mostly lip-shaped, the petals are rectangular, less than half the length of the calyx; there are 6 stamens, 1 of which is degenerate; there is 1 pistil, the style is linear, and the stigma is round. The berries are fleshy, slightly curved, slightly ridged, 8 to 10 cm long, 2 to 2.5 cm in diameter, and light yellow when ripe. Seeds black, slightly round. Flowering period is from March to August. Fruiting period is from July to December.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in valleys, stream banks, low hills and slopes. Distributed in Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Bitter, pungent, cool, slightly toxic.

【Functions and indications】It can break up blood stasis and promote bowel movements. Treats constipation caused by falls and fractures.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1.5 to 2 qian.

【Note】 Do not use if there is no blood stasis.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Nanning City Pharmacopoeia"

The above is an introduction to some relevant knowledge about mountain banana seeds. Do you have a better understanding of it? I hope everyone can apply banana seeds in their lives to serve our health.