Anti-ulcer compounds found in banana powder is good for preventing and curing ulcers in the stomach.Many scientific studies reaffirmed the ability of banana powder in inducing increased cell growth which allows more rapid healing of ulcers.
The powder has also been found to be effective as a general treatment for indigestion.
Both raw and ripe bananas are found to be beneficial in curing and preventing stomach ulcer, but bananas in the powder form is fund to be a far more effective solution.
Semi-ripe Kerala banana powder has traditionally been used to cure peptic ulcer for generations.There are certain antibacterial compounds in bananas that inhibit the growth of ulcer-causing H. pylori.
Banana powder contains sitoindosides which stimulates the growth of gastric mucosa by increasing mucosal protein i.e., sialic acid and hexosamine, that in turn helps to prevent and heal ulcers. Moreover, dried bananas contain polysaccharides, which is also found in anti-ulcer drugs.