Don’t Throw Away Banana Peels

Don’t Throw Away Banana Peels               

Peels of banana have many environmental and health benefits, so never throw them away. Atleast not after reading this article. These are the ancient techniques used by several cultures in the past period or we can say the techniques which we are not much familiar. These are the best way to get opposed of expensive chemical products that we use daily. Most of them don’t like to mess with these type of good things. Our banana is one of those things.

We all have heard about the beauty benefits of banana but none of them would have thought about the peel of banana. Some of them do eat banana peels for nutritional benefits. The peels of banana are filled with potassium, anti oxidants, both soluble and insoluble fibers. Flesh of the banana are rich in carbohydrates and nutrients. The flesh is also high in vitamin B-6 and B-12. Researches of Taiwan discovered that peel extract of banana can recover a person from depression as it effects on serotonin which is responsible for balancing moods and emotions. Banana skin contain lutein, a compound that protects human eyes from radicals and high UV frequencies. We can exploit the benefits of banana peels for skin and beauty purposes also. So Don’t throw away banana peels.

Some advantage of banana peels.

•         Facial treatment.

                                          Peels of banana are better for those who are allergic to the sort of food. Just rub the peel on the affected part and wash with water after it dries. It would be more appropriate if used during the night. Banana peel is also used in getting rid of acne. Most of them spend lot of money in buying expensive facial creams for beauty treatment, however their skin may be, oily skin or dry skin. Instead of using these type of harmful facial creams, make a mixture of banana peel and apply it on to your face.Mash  1/4 of a banana peel  into  paste. Whisk an egg white to the peel paste and 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Beat the ingredients thoroughly. Apply it to your face andallow it to sit for approximately 30 minutes. It acts just like a facial cream. You can keep your balance mixture in fridge for three days.

•         For Psoriasis

                                         The minerals and antioxidant of banana peel protects the skin from external damages. Mixture of banana peels help to cure the psoriasis. Paste is prepared by cutting the banana peels to several pieces and grind them and then add natural coal tar into this peel paste. Apply it to affected area and leave it for thirty minutes. Most of the dermatological publishers state that banana peel and coal tar work well to treat psoriasis.

•       Ointment.

                                          During warm months children spend there time in outdoors for playing , they can get scrapes on there knees and elbows. Rather using ointment from pharmacy just rub the banana peel into the scrapes. It serves as an ointment and help heal the wound.

•      Lower cholesterol.

                                          Peel of banana contain full of soluble and insoluble fiber. By eating the peels it helps to lower the cholesterol , that is it help to low the LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol all the way back to normal.

•       Headaches.

                                         The banana peel to be mashed thoroughly and put on the forehead to get relief from headaches. It also help to get rid of wrinkles. Apply that mash to the area . It is also used to remove a splinter. Just tape it over a splinter and enzyme will shift the splinter.

•       Mosquitoes or ant bites.

                                        Peel can be used on ant bite or mosquito bite. Its mostly seen in new born babies and several other rashes appear on their body. Don’t worry about it, use banana peel on the affected part and soon you will be able to notice that there is no rashes or itching.

•       Whitening teeth.

                                        Don’t waste money in purchasing teeth whitener just try this, Brush your teeth with regular toothpaste and then rub your teeth with banana peel in circular motion for 2 minutes. For better result try it twice a day.

•      Red blood cell protective Agent.

                                       Banana peels help the RBC from breaking down. They also protect the body from free radicals.

•       For agriculture.

                                       They are used for fertilization. Keep the peels in the jar and cover it with water and water plants. Keep adding water to maintain fertilizer. Putting into the agriculture field is also better because earthworms love them. Chop into small pieces and put into rosebushes as an aphid deterrent. It is used to attract butterflies in the garden. Helps for catching coddling moths. Good for compost material.

•      Polishing agent.

                                      Polish leather and silver items with banana peel to get shiny look. Rub the inside of the ripen banana to the leather items and clean up with the cotton cloth. Blend the banana peel with warm water and rub on the silver items, then wipe it with cotton cloths.

We all know this humble banana is available every where and is very cheap, so why not use the benefit of banana today itself. Please notice that if you are planning to make use of it, make sure that it is pesticides- free. Only try these remedies using organically grown banana.