Banana peel contains antifungal, antibiotic and enzymatic properties that can be put to good use. It is high in vitamins B6, B12, magnesium and potassium. Plus they’re moist and they’re nutritious. Banana peel can be of great help in your home. Try this:
10 Health Benefits of The Banana Peel
Polish shoes
A great alternative to shoe polish is a banana peel. Simply rub your shoe with the inside of the peel. When you’re done, buff the shoes with a soft cloth. Bananas are full of potassium, which is also in shoe polish. The banana’s natural oils soak into leather which helps make your shoes last longer.
Brighten up houseplants
Are the leaves on your houseplants looking dingy or dusty? Don’t bother misting them with water — that just spreads the dirt around. Rather, wipe down each leaf with the inside of a banana peel.It’ll remove all the gunk on the surface and replace it with a lustrous shine.
Acne
Rub the banana peel over the affected area every night before going to bed, in order to reduce inflammation and irritation, and prevent outbreaks.
Banana peels can also help you eliminate warts. You can apply a piece of the peel on the wart and secure it with a bandage, or you can rub the inner side of the peel on the affected area.
Whiten teeth
The potassium in banana peels is thought to help whiten your teeth. Choose a banana that looks just ripe, which is when the potassium levels are optimal. Open it from the bottom end upward, then rub the inside of the peel against your teeth until they’re completely coated in banana paste. Apply for at least two minutes, and leave the paste for about ten. When you’re done, brush your teeth with toothpaste to remove the residue.
Bug Bites
In order to calm your skin and reduce itching, you should rub a banana peel on bug bites.
Rashes and itches
Banana peels are amazing in relieving rashes and itches. Simply rub the banana peel over the affected area twice a day until it disappears.
Psoriasis
In just a few days, the banana peel can cure psoriasis. Rub the banana peel on the affected area once or twice in a day. Also, it has the ability to moisturize your skin, relieve itchiness, and cure psoriasis in just a few days.
Helps with Hemorrhoids
The peel of this amazing fruits is also effective in the case of hemorrhoids. All you need to do is to rub the peel on the affected area for about five minutes, 4-5 times in a day.
Headache
Due to its high potassium content, it can help you heal the root cause of the pain. Take the banana peel and hold it across your forehead and across the back of your neck.
