Plantain Stem

Plantain tree is a tropical tree of the genus Musa and this tree sprang up from the region between Malaysia and North Australia. Scientific name of the plant is Musa paradisiaca. It is present in tropical areas where its used as staple food for humans. You can find around 32 species and 100 subspecies in Musa family. For instance most part of the plant is consumable. It contains minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants therefore people are healthy.

We often eat bananas and don’t show any interest towards the nutritious items found in the same plant. Plantain leaf has digestive properties and eating it will regulate your digestive tract. Vitamin and potassium in it cures diabetes. This has numerous health benefits associated with it. People of India found the medicinal value of such plant and add it in their food regularly. If you get to know the many health benefits of plantain stem and its taste, you will be mesmerized.

Medicinal values

plantain stem health benefits

Acts as a detoxifier

The extract of the plantain stem helps flush out the toxic substances from the body. Plantain stem has diuretic properties with it and cleanse your urinary tract from other related complaint.

Promotes digestion

Plantain stem helps in the bowel movement and meanwhile aids in digestion. It acts as a laxative and provides solution for constipation problems. It’s your stomach’s best friend and  above all it looks after your stomach carefully.

Prevents and treats kidney stones

Firstly the plantain stem extract relaxes the urinary bladder and safeguards you against the deadening pain of staying with kidney stones. You can consume this veggie in the form of soup or gravy and have your pain lessened. Moreover provides relief from the discomfort caused by urinary tract infection. Moreover consumption of plantain stem extract regularly will dissolve the kidney stones and prevent the formation of kidney stones.

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Helps reduce weight

Plantain stem is high in fiber that slows down the release of excessive fat content and sugar in the body’s cells. As a result it regularizes the metabolism and adds up very few calories to the body. Above all you don’t have to worry about the fat-burning options and relish in the taste of this delicious veggie.

Regulates the pressure level

Plantain stem in enriched with vitamin B6 and iron, that helps increase the hemoglobin content as a result it helps in the effective circulation. Potassium in this vegetable helps maintaining the level of blood pressure and cholesterol.

Helps clear out acidity and gastric ailment

Eating off the plantain stem regularizes the acidic levels in your body and maintains it under the set level. As a result of this solves heart burning issues, stomach problems and gastric trouble.

health benefits provided by plantain stem