Infant Reflux, Banana

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Constipation is generally due to Vata, in fact colon is the seat of

Vata, colon is the throne of Vata, who becomes ruler king in old age!

 

When mixed with milk, yogurt, ghee, power of banana increases at

least by 50%. Milk and ghee are vata+pitta pacifiers. Banana as it

gives energy without excess fat build up, they are ideal for

diabetics too, who crave for sugar. laxative power of banana comes

from its minerals incl. potassium.

 

Banana at bedtime is sleep inducer as it contains serotonic

precursor, and better sleep reduces vata. Increase of vata reduces

sleep.

 

Following additional info from net along with sites where it is

expanded further.

 

 

Banana is an exceptional fruit, helping in both constipationa as well

as diarrhea. For diarrhea, unripe banana is useful. However, mashed

banana with salt helps in diarrhea!

 

Since it is high in fiber, banana acts as a natural laxative to help

restore normal bowel action.

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The banana is used as a dietary food against intestinal disorders

because of its soft texture and blandness. It is said to contain an

unidentified compound called, perhaps jokingly, 'vitamin U' (against

ulcer). It is the only raw fruit

<http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/health-fitness/banana-natural-

benefits.php> which can be eaten without distress in chronic ulcer

cases. It neutralizes the over-acidity of the gastric juices and

reduces the irritation of the ulcer

<http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/health-fitness/banana-natural-

benefits.php> by coating the lining of the stomach. Ripe banana are

highly beneficial in the treatment of ulcerative colitis

<http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/health-fitness/banana-natural-

benefits.php>, being bland, smooth, easily digestible and slightly

laxative. They relieve acute symptoms and promote the healing process.

 

Banana are of great value in constipation and diarrhea as they

normalize colonic functions in the large intestine to absorb large

amounts of water for proper bowel moments. Their usefulness in

constipation is due to their richness in pectin, which is water-

absorbent and this gives them a bulk producing ability. They also

possess the ability to change the bacteria in the intestines - from

the harmful type of bacilli to the beneficial acidophilus bacilli.

Mashed banana together with little salt is a very valuable remedy for

dysentery. Ripe bananas are also very useful in dysentery of

children, but they should be thoroughly mashed and beaten to cream

before use in these cases.

 

Bananas are rich in potassium. They assist in healing open wounds in

the interior body membranes. They are helpful in stopping diarrhea

and at the same time in promoting bowel movements.

 

Eat two bananas on an empty stomach followed by a glass of distilled

water. After your constipation is cleared, eat only one banana each

day.

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II & id=35628

 

There are thousands of websites which praise banana. Now, important

tip. Banana which has naturally ripened and skin fully yellow, will

help clearing constipation. Unripe banana helps in diarrhea. Banana

property preserved even if you eat chips made by frying banana slices

in coconut oil.

 

Banana useful in several other disease conditions, but its power as

fertility and hormone balancer fruit is most proven.

 

Banana not only reduces the risk of high-blood pressure and stroke,

but also serves as a good laxative.

Banana powder is added to baby cereals. Even diabetics can take it.

You can begin feeding mashed banana even to a six-month-old infant.

It can be served to children and adults in a variety of ways: by

beating it into yogurt or milk, mixing it with other fruit and

preparing chaat or fruit cream or combining it with ice cream.

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The withdrawl effect of narcotics is constipation.

best bulk laxative I know if is

natural banana. This has not only fiber for bulk, but also

other stuff for lubrication and even some serotonin which is

a mild stimulant. We humans are deluxe model chimps, and

we're built to eat bananas!

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Banana is so much eaten in south India, elderly find it a good

laxative, with Vata slowing down bowels as an age effect.

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ayurveda , Shakti Health <tanya

wrote:

The brother's GI specialist has suggested

> they avoid bananas, as here in the west, it is commonly believed

that

> bananas can cause, not help, constipation.

>

> Would you be willing to help me understand how bananas can

facilitate

> elimination? Is it the timing (before bed)? Is it only when taken

with

> milk/ghee and/or the herbal remedy you suggested ? Is it that we

in the

> west assume that all bananas are constipating, but really it is

only the

> astringent unripened bananas?