Benefits of Banana Leaves

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BENEFITS OF BANANA LEAVES

1. Made as a food cover

Banana leaves are used as a cover for various food dishes on the dining table 

so that their flavor lasts longer. That way, when eaten and eaten the food is still 

fresh and delicious.

2. Food packaging

The benefits of banana leaves as a wrap for food and traditional dishes so that 

the aroma is more pronounced with a better taste. Some traditional snacks also 

use banana leaves as a wrapper. Examples of tempeh wrapped in banana leaves 

will be more durable and will not rot for days.

3. Complementary religious rituals

Benefits of banana leaves as a complement to religious rituals. In some areas, 

especially in the countryside, certain religious rituals are still carried out using 

offerings with various foods brought. Banana leaves are used as a base or cover 

for food on the offerings.

4. A fever-lowering herb

Banana leaves are used to reduce fever in children. Take a young banana leaf, 

then apply coconut oil on the surface. Stick the banana leaves on the forehead, 

neck, stomach and back to children who have fever. Let stand about 30 minutes 

so that the properties soak into the body. Repeat several times until the fever drops.

5. Made an umbrella

Banana leaves can be used as an umbrella during the rainy season. Banana leaves 

that have not been torn apart are waterproof or waterproof. Therefore, some people

 make it as a protector or function as an umbrella in the rainy season. Many 

traditional people who live in the countryside still use banana leaves as an umbrella 

because it is easy to get.

6. Made various traditional toys

Banana leaves can be made from various traditional toys. These traditional toys use 

basic ingredients from banana leaves. Usually, these toys are made quite simple in 

shape, like clothes and scarecrows.

 

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