Musa acuminata vs Bael Fruit

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Musa acuminata

Digestive

Aegle marmelos

Digestive

Description

Tropical fruit; unripe banana and banana flower used in folk medicine for diabetes, diarrhea, and gastric ulcers.

A sacred tree in Hinduism dedicated to Lord Shiva, whose fruit is one of the most effective anti-diarrheal remedies in Ayurveda.

Active Compounds

pectin, starch, serotonin, dopamine, flavonoids, minerals

Marmelosin, Marmesin, Luvangetin, Tannins

Traditional Uses

diarrhea, ulcers, diabetes, constipation (ripe), anxiety, anemia

Diarrhea, Dysentery, Constipation (ripe fruit), Diabetes

Modern Uses

anti-ulcer (unripe), anti-diarrheal, mood support (serotonin), nutritive food

Anti-diarrheal, Gastroprotective, Hypoglycemic, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

Unripe banana: 1-2 daily for GI conditions; flower tea 5-10g

Unripe fruit: 5-10g powder for diarrhea; Ripe fruit: eaten fresh as mild laxative

Contraindications

latex allergy (banana-latex syndrome), hyperkalemia risk with kidney disease

Diabetes medications (potentiation)

Side Effects

hyperkalemia (excess in kidney failure), bloating

Constipation (unripe, excessive), Flatulence

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E