Overview
Banana varieties is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Description of different banana varieties (Bheda) and their specific properties. Different varieties include Yellaki (Elaichi banana - small and sweet), Poovan, Nendran (cooking banana), and others. Each variety has slightly different therapeutic properties but all are generally sweet, nourishing and heavy. The flower (Mocha) is used as a vegetable and in diabetes. The stem juice is diuretic and lithotriptic. Verses continued.
How Banana varieties Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Banana varieties has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Starch, Sugars, Potassium, Vitamins
- Also Known As
- English: Banana varieties
Sanskrit: कदली, मोचा
Hindi: केला प्रकार
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.