Banana is one of the most liked and demanding fruit. There are so many benefits of eating a banana, It is rich in potassium great source of vitamin B some good amount of vitamin C, but today we are not going to discuss the goodness of the banana.
Did you know banana peel that we use to throw in a dustbin has many benefits too?
Let's discuss some uses of banana peel.
1. Do not throw the banana peel in the dustbin, you can add them directly to your bushes or plants in pots. Peels rich in potassium and phosphorus, burying them into the soil will protect them from aphids.
2. It also acts as a healing agent on the skin, especially on the face. Rubbing inside of a banana peel on cuts and grazes helps in reducing pain and inflammation, this is used for centuries.
3. Banana Peels are rich in antioxidants and minerals, rubbing inside of a banana peel on an insect bite will relieve you from itching and akin irritation. It can also be used as home remedies for psoriasis, warts, bruises, and redness on the skin.
4. It is also proven that rubbing inside of a banana peel on the forehead and on the cheeks tightens up the skin and gives a fresh and healthier look. Rub inside of a banana peel on all over the face and leave it overnight, wash it off with warm water in the morning.
5. For many skin problems bananas are also used, mash a banana and add 1/4 cup of yogurt, add 2 tablespoons of honey mix them well and make it a paste and apply as a face mask. Leave this for 20 to 30 mins and wash it and pat dry the face.
This helps in treating acne and swelling on the face due to pimples and warts.
6. Rubbing inside of a banana peel will also help in treating acne and scars on the face. Rub the inside of a banana peel on the face and leave it overnight wash it next morning.
7. Some people eat the banana peel as it contains many vital nutrients:
It contains fibers which helps in digestion, it full fills 12% of daily need.
It contains Vitamin C helps in improving the immune system, it provides 17%.
It also has the ability to convert food into energy as it contains 20% of Vitamin B6.
12% of daily potassium needs which helps in the development of cells, tissues, and organs throughout the body.
8% of Magnesium which helps the body to produce energy and regulates the glucose level and blood pressure levels.
8. Banana peel can be used as natural fertilizers. Take a bucket of water and dip the banana peels in it for a few days, then use this water on plants it will help them to grow faster and stronger. And do not throw the peels soaked in water that can also be used as fertilizers for plants.
9. It can also be used to polish your silver items. Potassium it helps in cleaning the silver jewelry.
10. It can also be used to remove splints. It is rich in enzymes and these enzymes act as a pulling action that can pull the splints from the skin to the surface.
Now I guess you will think once before throwing the banana peel.
Thanks, Hope it helps!
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