7 Unusual Uses for Banana

"Yes, we have bananas," said the song sung by Carmen Miranda in bygone days. Brazil has always been very lavish in the production and consumption of this fruit, whether in the form of candy, in the fruit salad, as a vitamin, mixed with the morning cereal or even pure and simple banana. Some grandparents often orient their grandchildren about the miraculous properties of bananas on bone structure. Apparently eating bananas prevents cramps as well. But this tropical wonder has other uses, very unusual but equally efficient.

1 ? Banana to relieve itching

Insect bites are as annoying as common. The itching caused by them is almost a challenge to human intelligence, which has yet to develop a 100% effective product to overcome the problem. But banana peel can help. Just rub it over the bite for a few moments and the itch will be relieved.

2 ? Banana to whiten teeth

The idea is strange, to say the least, but popular wisdom ensures that it works. Those who want to whiten their teeth quickly and without spending a lot of money can rub a banana peel on them after brushing. If you dare to put prejudice aside and experiment, you will have white teeth in a much shorter time frame.


3? Banana to exfoliate the skin

Will you need a ripe banana, 3 tbsp of sugar? can't be refined - and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract or any essential oil. Knead all ingredients until a paste is obtained. Then, at bath time, before opening the shower head, massage the skin with the mixture. On the face, use only the pure banana.

4? Anti Aging Banana

You will need a small banana, two tablespoons of fresh cream, one tablespoon of honey, one tablespoon of oatmeal and mineral water. Mash the banana with a fork and add the cream, honey and oatmeal, mixing until a soft paste? Almost a yogurt. Apply on cleansed face and let it act for 30 minutes, then remove with mineral water.

5? Banana to fertilize plants

Banana peels can be used to fertilize potted and even garden soil. Because they are organic, they enrich the soil and give plants more strength.


6? Banana to polish leather and silver

Instead of investing money in leather and silver cleaners, how about a cheaper option? Rubbing banana peels on desired objects, buffing with a clean cloth then has an almost professional effect.

7? Banana to treat polluted water

Although this is only a speculation in the scientific world and therefore should not be used by lay people under any circumstances, banana peel has certain properties, capable of purifying polluted water of rivers and lakes, for example. However, as stated earlier, this feature is being tested by several researchers. So, while very useful, this tip falls into the "don't try this at home" category.

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