Plantain/Banana Flower & Stem

कदलीशाक

Banana/Plantain flower and stem used as vegetables. Banana flower is astringent and used in diarrhea and diabetes. Banana stem is cooling and diuretic. Both are common in South Indian cuisine. Verse: 38.

What is Plantain/Banana Flower & Stem (Kadali / कदली)?

<p>Banana/Plantain flower and stem used as vegetables. Banana flower is astringent and used in diarrhea and diabetes. Banana stem is cooling and diuretic. Both are common in South Indian cuisine. Verse: 38.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Grahi (absorbent)</li><li>Stambhana (binding)</li></ul>

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