MEDICINAL VALUE OF PLANTAIN

 Plantain, musa paradaisica, is a household plant. Both adults and children alike know it. Even though people are familiar with the plantain plant, and enjoy its fruit, they do not pay attention to its other uses. The plantain plant, which is rich in Inulin,alkaloids and noradrenaline, is a beauty to behold. The leaves are evergreen. The trunk is soft and contains a lot of fluid. 

The green leaf of plantain is very useful for treating diabetes. Just boil the fresh leaves in water. Drink a glassful twice daily. However, pregnant women should not take this preparation, as it is capable of stimulating the uterus, thus promoting miscarriage. The whitish fluid that shows when plantain leaf is cut is beneficial for treating wounds, especially fresh wounds. The juice stops the flow of blood very quickly. 

Perhaps the most medicinal part of plantain is the sap. The sap is present in every part of the plant. By piercing any part of the plant, especially the trunk, one can collect the sap.  

HOW TO COLLECT PLANTAIN SAP 

Cut the trunk of plantain into pieces. Pound the pieces in a mortar. Then squeeze out the juice. What you have is a potent herbal juice that can be used for varieties of illnesses. Mix one bottle of the fluid with half bottle of honey. Henceforth, this preparation will be referred to as Plantain solution [PS]. This knowledge is one of the hidden treasures, which many of our knowledgeable fathers and mothers keep close to their chests. The simplest things in nature are often the most important. How often do you see a banana tree and pass by without even taken a second look? So often, we are so busy pursuing one material thing or the other, forgetting that happiness consists in opening ourselves to the hidden wisdom in nature. Human beings are busy seeking happiness and beauty. Yet, right there in front of them is paradise. Wake up from your slumber o man and woman and stop taking things for granted. Let the beauty of nature permeate your being and reflect through you!

The juice of plantain can be used for the following illnesses: 

1. NERVOUSNESS:  PS offers quick relief for nervousness and even hysteria. It calms the system and promotes sleep. Drink two tablespoons of PS twice daily.

2. EPILEPSY: PS offers great hope for those who have epilepsy. It effectively hinders electric discharge in the brain, thus preventing epileptic fits. The dosage is two tablespoons of PS thrice daily.

3. DYSENTERY: Drinking two tablespoons of PS twice daily will bring relief to those suffering from dysentery as well as diarrhoea, constipation and indigestion.

4. ULCER: For intestinal ulcer, drink two tablespoons of PS twice daily. For chronic external ulcers, use cotton wool to apply PS to the wound twice daily. 

5. SKIN INFECTIONS: Apply PS to the skin in cases of burns, skin rashes and insect bites.  

THE USES OF PLANTAIN ROOT 

      Plantain root is beneficial for some illnesses. Cut some plantain roots into pieces, and then pound in a mortar. Press out the juice and throw the chaff away.  Mix half bottle of honey with one bottle of the juice. Once again, what you have left is a potent herbal solution, henceforth referred to as PRJ [plantain root juice].  PRJ is effective for the following complaints:

1. PROSTATITIS: prostate cancer is on the increase every day. Orthodox medicine has nothing to offer except surgical operation, which is of little value. Does it mean that there is no hope? Well, there is always hope. There is no hopelessness in nature. PRJ is of great help in reducing prostate tumour, retention of urine and other related ailments. Drink three tablespoons of PRJ thrice daily.

2. KIDNEY PROBLEMS: For all forms of kidney problems, PRJ offers great hope. It promotes the flow of urine and helps in metabolism.  

3. DIABETES: PRJ has proved helpful to people with diabetes who are lucky enough to know about it. The dosage is two tablespoons thrice daily. 

4. GONORRHOEA/SYPHILIS: If you are one of those many people who suffer from any or all the various forms of venereal diseases, such as staphylococcus, gonorrhoea or syphilis, then I have good news for you. PRJ is the hidden solution to your problem. Drinking three tablespoonsful of PRJ for two months will eradicate chronic gonorrhoea and staphylococcus. For Syphilis, continue the medication for four months. Venereal diseases take time to cure, so don’t expect that you can eradicate them overnight. And beware of herbalists who claim that they can cure gonorrhoea or syphilis in a week or two. Never hurry nature. Allow the body to repair itself. That is a natural way. 

OTHER USES OF PLANTAIN

1.THE LEAVES: Plantain leaf is useful against skin rashes and burns as well as convulsions. Grind some plantain leaves into powder. Mix four tablespoons of the powder with half Coca-Cola bottle of palm-kernel oil or vegetable run and apply to the affected parts. In cases of convulsion, apply to the whole body.  

2.THE PEEL: The peel of both ripe and unripe plantain is a cure for a stomach ulcer. Dry the skins and grind to ashes. Mix one teaspoon of the powder with some honey, then lick. Do this twice daily. 

3. THE FRUIT: Roasted plantain fruit is good for men with weak erection and low sperm count. Make a habit of eating one or two roasted plantains daily. If you wish, you can eat it with vegetable soup. Enjoy yourself while you improve your health the natural way. The ripe plantain fruit can be used to treat indigestion. Mash some ripe plantain to make a paste. Add three tablespoons of honey to eight tablespoons of the paste. Take one tablespoon twice daily.