Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Mutrala — the classical urinary-channel cleanser; stem juice is the South Indian folk remedy for kidney stones.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Inner core diced (fiber pulled away), soaked in buttermilk water, eaten raw in salads or lightly cooked.
Classical Provenance: Tamil tradition; Bhavaprakasha (kadali).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- stem juice with lime on an empty stomach
- vazhaithandu kootu or raita
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: excess in high vata (fibrous, astringent)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Banana stem
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 39 kcal | 39 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 11.2 mg | 11.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Magnesium | 32.8 mg | 32.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16.3 mg | 16.3 mg |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 373 mg |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 23 mg |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.4 µg | 2.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.18 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.14 mg |
