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Health benefits associated with banana peels!

Bananas have multiple health benefits and are commonly available fruit. They possess a wide variety of vitamins and minerals like vitamins B6, A and C, Manganese, Potassium, dietary fiber, protein, iron, magnesium etc. What many people don’t know is the banana peel which is usually thrown away, has multiple health benefits too. It’s interesting to know what they are:

1. Whitens Teeth –Β If you rub banana peel for a minute, every day, for a week on your teeth, you will have naturally white teeth without having to visit the dentist.
2. Removes Warts –Β The cheapest and simplest method to remove warts and stop them from reoccurring is rubbing the peel of a banana on the affected area, or sticking it there overnight.
3. Treats Acne –Β Getting rid of pimples is as easy as massaging banana peels on the face and body for five minutes a day until acne disappears.
4. Rids of wrinkles –Β Mash banana peel and add an egg yolk to it. This mixture works as a great anti-wrinkle face pack. Apply it on your face and wash it off after five minutes. Banana peels are known to keep the skin hydrated.
5. Gives pain relief –Β This might come as a surprise but the banana peel is known to provide relief from pain. Just place the peel directly on the part that is paining and you’ll get relief in about half an hour. You can also make a mixture of banana peel and vegetable oil to apply on the pain affected area.
6. Heals psoriasis –Β Applying the peel on the psoriasis affected area moisturizes the place and reduces itchiness.
7. Relieves of bug bites – It is advised to massage banana peel on mosquito bites to get immediate relief from pain and itching.

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