Have you tried to include the banana blossom in cooking your favorite delicacy? How does it taste? The banana blossom can be used in cooking different delicacies. Preparing banana bloom for cooking may be a bit like unwrapping a gift. You must peel off the external layers to uncover the edible portion of the blossom which comprises the florets and the heart-shaped part. You can utilize the outer petals which can typically use as serving plates. It is a maroon cone-like plant that is often included in Asian cuisine particularly in curries, soups, servings of mixed greens, and cutlets.

Banana flower has exceptional therapeutic properties, and it is a good dietary food. It contains essential minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, potassium, copper, magnesium and iron. Banana blossoms can also be used in conventional medications. The sap, peelings, and roots of banana trees can offer different therapeutic uses. The following are some of its health benefits:

Supports Menstrual Wellness. Cooked banana blooms can help to lessen the abdominal pain and it can decrease menstrual bleeding. It can also increase the progesterone hormones.

Eliminates Anxiety. Banana blossom contains magnesium which can eliminate uneasiness and anxiety. It acts as antidepressant agent.

Prevent Cancer and Heart Disease. It contains phenolic acids, tannins, flavonoids and different other cancer prevention agents. These can neutralize free radicals and lower the risk of heart illness and cancer.

Improves Lactation. It is observed that consuming banana blossoms increases the breast milk production among lactating mothers.

Banana blossoms are safe to eat without any reported negative effects. However, if you have food allergies and other existing health conditions, you better consult your doctor before you include this in your daily meal.

NO II Joanna Marie E. Baltazar, RND

References:

What Is Banana Flower? All About This Delectable Blossom

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/banana-flower-benefits

Banana Flower: The Superfood You Haven't Heard Of

https://www.netmeds.com/health-library/post/banana-flower-the-superfood-you-havent-heard-of

Health Benefits of Banana Flower

https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/health-benefits-of-banana-flower/