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Musa paradisiaca

Metabolic

Musa x paradisiaca

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Plantain banana widely used in tropical folk medicine; flower and unripe fruit for diabetes and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

pectinflavonoidsleucocyanidindopaminemineralsstarch

Traditional Uses

diabetes
diarrhea
ulcers
respiratory
anemia

Modern Uses

anti-diabetic
anti-ulcer
astringent
anti-diarrheal
nutritive

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other, powder, tea
Adult Dose: Flower tea 5-10g 2x/day; unripe fruit as food
Child Dose: As food
Preparation Notes: Plantain flower widely used in Indian and Sri Lankan folk medicine for diabetes.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

latex allergy
hyperkalemia with kidney disease

Possible Side Effects

hyperkalemia with excess in kidney disease
bloating

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