Banana and plantain belong to the same family, with similar appearance and certain medicinal value. For thousands of years, banana leaves have been used to prevent plague, and Chinese herbal medicines can also be obtained locally. Pharmacological research of modern medicine shows that banana leaf is a broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiviral drug, which can inhibit and kill a variety of viruses and bacteria, and has a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on respiratory diseases. Banana root has the functions of clearing heat and quenching thirst, diuresis and detoxification. Treat heat, edema, beriberi, bloody stranguria, bloody collapse, carbuncle, furuncle and erysipelas.
Millet banana, also known as emperor banana, rice banana and golden banana, belongs to fragrant bud banana, which is called tribute banana in Vietnam, that is, the banana that pays tribute to the emperor; Myanmar calls it a sweet banana. . The banana is small. About 10 cm long, seedless, thin skin, golden yellow skin after maturity, orange flesh, sweet and delicious. This kind of fruit is rich in nutrition. Every100g edible part contains 20g of carbohydrate, 2g of protein1.2g, 0.6g of fat, ash and multivitamins. Imperial banana has bright appearance and unique flavor, and is recognized as one of the top banana varieties in the world, with high economic value. The fruit is small, golden in color and rich in nutrition. Compared with common bananas, it is more fragrant, refreshing and nutritious.
Bananas can moisten the intestines and relax the bowels. Let's say these three are bananas, plantains and millet bananas. Compared with bananas, plantain is mild in nature and rich in dietary fiber and soluble plant fiber. Its laxative effect can be said to be the best of the three, and constipation patients can choose to eat one more.
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Banana is a perennial herb, with large and wide leaves, strong meristematic ability, strong shade tolerance, strong adaptability and rapid growth.
High mountains and dense forests, fertile land, very suitable for banana cultivation. Bananas produced in such places are big and thin, tender and smooth, sweet and refreshing, and have the effect of appetizing and helping digestion. Bananas are best grown in loose, fertile and breathable soil; Proper shading is beneficial to plant growth and quality improvement.
Bananas grow well in deep, loose and fertile soil with good drainage. Not cold-resistant, the temperature must be above 4℃ in winter, but it can also withstand the low temperature of 0℃ for a short time. Tolerance to semi-shade and lunar shade will lead to poor plant growth and difficult flowering. Because its leaves are parallel veins, its structure is loose and it is easy to be cracked by strong wind, so it should be planted in a sheltered place. I like humidity. When planting, I should always water and spray water on the plants to keep the humidity of the soil and air high, but I should avoid the continuous accumulation of water in the soil, otherwise it will easily rot the roots. When planting, in addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer, the decomposed organic fertilizer should be topdressing 1 to 2 times a month.
Country of origin
Originally from Ryukyu Islands, it may be wild in Taiwan Province Province, China, but it can be cultivated in the open space south of Huaihe River in Qinling Mountains, mostly near gardens and farmhouses.