Plantain Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Plantains are a type of fruit belonging to the banana family from Asia. Though plantain fruits look like bananas, they are much starchier and not as sweet. The common plantain is the broadleaf plantain plant, which has been naturalized in North America and Europe.¹

Plantain Health Uses and Health Benefits

Plantain health benefits come from its rich nutrition, containing minerals like potassium, magnesium and iron, as well as vitamins A, C and B6. Plantains are considered effective foods for boosting the immune system and preventing free radical damage that leads to chronic illness. Plantains help with various digestive conditions as well as preventing heart disease by naturally regulating blood pressure.^1,2

References

1. https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Plantago+major
2. https://draxe.com/plantains/