Banana mentioned in Quran and its amazing health benefits

How many fruits are mentioned in Quran?

There are several verses in Quran talking about the 6 fruits of Paradise, including; date, olive, pomegranate, grape, banana, and fig.

1. Banana mentioned in Quran

Bananas are mentioned in the Quran as one of the fruits of Paradise. Allah Almighty says in Quran:

وَطَلْحٍ مَنْضُودٍ – الواقعة: 29

And [banana] trees layered [with fruit] (Quran 56:29)

This ayah of Quran mentions the blessings that the dwellers of heaven will enjoy. Banana fruit is one of such blessings, therefore, the availability of banana fruit in the world should also be considered a blessing, which is available to people in both the worlds.

As with all other blessings, the bananas enjoyed by believers in Paradise will be far more perfect than any bananas we can imagine in this world. After all, the bananas will never become rotten and will have a taste and smell that we cannot now imagine. However, in this world too, Allah has created a fruit very similar to that of Paradise and has placed it at our disposal.

2. Nutrients in Banana

Banana, a very nutritive fruit, consists of water (75%), protein (1.3%), and fats (0.6%). Each banana also contains carbohydrates and a considerable amount of potassium.

Bananas, which are rich in vitamin B6, also play a significant role in triggering the chemical reactions of proteins and amino acids, and are instrumental in keeping the brain’s functioning normal.

3. Worldwide use of Banana

Today, bananas are grown in at least 107 countries and are ranked fourth among the world’s food crops in monetary value. Americans consume more bananas than apples and oranges combined.

4. Health Benefits of Banana

4.1 Cure for Fever

Besides helping to cure many diseases, bananas are especially recommended for fever, digestive system disorders, cramps, and muscle slackness. The vast amount of potassium that it contains (0,24%) facilitates the excretion of waste products from the body.

4.2 Good for Heart

Bananas decrease blood pressure and are used to treat allergies. Their potassium functions together with sodium, promotes cell and muscle development, and regulates the body’s water equilibrium and heartbeat.

4.3 Maintains Sugar level

Any change in the sodium-potassium balance causes various disorders in the nervous and muscular systems. This is why a person must maintain his or her body’s potassium equilibrium. Besides, since a potassium deficiency leads to edema and decreases the amount of sugar circulating in the blood, it is essential to maintain this balance.

4.4 Energy Booster

4.5 Improves Metabolic system

4.6 Cure for Anemic diseases

5. References

Hamid Farhangi, Maryam Ajilian,Masumeh Saeidi,Gholam Hasan Khodaei – Medicinal Fruits in Holy Quran