Fruits
Banana
香蕉Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Banana reduces heat, loosens the intestines, and helps relieve constipation rooted in heat or Yin deficiency. It has a settling effect on the spirit and supports Lung Yin when there is dry coughing. That said, its cold and damp-generating nature makes it a poor fit for cold or damp patterns — a food that calls for careful consideration in many constitutions.
Bananas contain dopamine and catechins that contribute to antioxidant and mild anti-inflammatory activity, complementing their AHM function of nourishing Yin and moistening dryness.
Contraindications
Avoid in Cold patterns, Spleen Yang deficiency, diarrhoea, or chronic cough from cold. Very damp-forming.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.