Banana is a fruit which people eat in every season, but if someone has cough and cold then it is advised not to eat banana. It is said that it is cooling and can also increase mucus in the body. But is this true? Does medical science also believe the same? To know about this, we have talked to allopathy and Ayurveda experts.
Dr. Deepak Suman, Senior Resident at Safdarjung Hospital It is said that banana contains good amount of potassium along with Vitamin B6. Which is very beneficial for the body. There is no evidence in medical science that eating banana causes cold or cough. Cold and cough The problem may increase. Yes. It is true that if someone has the problem of mucus then eating banana can increase the mucus. But banana does not directly increase cough and cold. Yes. But it is certain that people who suffer from constipation should avoid bananas.
What does Ayurveda say about this?
Dr. R. in Ayurveda Department in Delhi Government. P Parashar It is said that in Ayurveda, banana is considered to increase phlegm. Its nature is also considered cold. For this reason, it is also advised not to eat banana during winter season. According to Ayurveda, eating banana can aggravate cold in people whose body nature is cold. But it is not that if a person with normal constitution eats banana on normal days, he may suffer from cough and cold or it is not that banana may aggravate cough and cold. But some people should avoid bananas.
Which people should be avoided?
those who produce more mucus
patients with allergic rhinitis
People with throat infection or tonsil problems
What are the benefits of eating banana
gives energy to the body
Banana contains potassium
Banana contains vitamin B6
Eating banana also provides fiber