Common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce.

Come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red.

They are native to tropical South and Southeast Asia, and are likely to have been first domesticated in Papua New Guinea.

The scientific names of bananas are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana or hybrids Musa acuminata × balbisiana, depending on their genomic constitution.

Banana is also used to describe Enset and Fe'i bananas, neither of which belong to the Musa genus. Enset bananas belong to the genus Ensete while the taxonomy of Fe'i-type cultivars is uncertain.

Banana is an energy booster.

Banana contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that is known to make you feel happy and improve your mood.

Banana is a rich source of iron, thus it is helpful in cases of anemia.

Banana is good a good source of potassium. If you are taking diuretics take 2 bananas a day to prevent the depletion of potassium in the body.

Banana is good for people who have high blood pressure because it is low in salt.

Banana is good for the Heart.

Stomach ulcer (banana has a natural antacid) Colitis Digestive disorder Diarrhea Constipation (banana is high in fiber) Hemorrhoids

So let’s start the day right by eating a BANANA!