The seeds of the wild banana (also known as the green banana) are commonly used in folk medicine to treat kidney stones by boiling the seeds in water and drinking it over several months. Additionally, it has effects in treating other ailments such as fever, constipation, and ringworm.
The wild banana grows abundantly in the wild and is cultivated in many provinces. When ripe, the wild banana fruit is edible and sweet, although it contains many seeds. To treat kidney stones, people usually choose fully ripe bananas, dry the seeds, crush them, and boil them to make a drink. Mix 7 teaspoons (teaspoons) of the crushed banana seed powder into 2 liters of water and simmer until 2/3 of the water remains. Drink daily like tea for 2-3 months for good results.
You can also slice the wild banana fruit thinly, roast it until golden, and let it cool for 7 days; take a handful (about one fruit) to decoct with 3-4 bowls of water, and drink after meals.
Wild banana is also used in the following cases:
Treating diabetes: Dig up the root of the wild banana plant, wash it clean, crush it, and extract the juice to drink regularly for stable blood sugar levels. Because the root is not abundant and the digging process is complicated, some practitioners have improved the method and still achieved good results: Choose a wild banana plant with a developing flower bud, cut across the stem (20-25 cm above the ground), and carve a large hole in the stem. Leave it overnight, and the next morning, scoop out the liquid from the hole (which the banana plant secretes) to drink. Regular consumption will stabilize blood sugar levels.
Treating high fever and delirium: Dig up the root of the wild banana, wash it clean, crush it, and extract a bowl of juice for the patient to drink, which will reduce fever and prevent delirium.
Treating ringworm: Take a fresh, green wild banana fruit rich in sap, cut it in half, and directly rub it on the affected area. The condition will improve quickly, and continuous use for 7-8 days will lead to recovery.
Constipation in children: Take 1-2 ripe bananas and bury them in the fire. When the skin turns black and the flesh is soft, take them out to cool and give to the child to eat; they should be able to have a bowel movement within about ten minutes.
In addition, dried leaves and peels of the wild banana can be brewed into a tea as a diuretic and to treat edema; the decoction of the wild banana fruit can remedy frequent urination. The roots of the wild banana plant can be brewed to treat colds.
Dr. Vu Nguyen Khiet, Health & Life
