Banana leaves are more beneficial than auspicious.

Read on to know how it can help in fighting off fever and other health conditions.

Eating food on banana leaves has been a long-standing tradition in India, especially in the southern region of the country.

These leaves are considered sacred and used in serving food to deities.

Food served on these leaves look very appealing.

After eating, most people bury these leaves.

What they don’t realise is that there are many other what other benefits that they could have derived from it.

Loaded with nutrients, banana leaves (fresh or dried) can be/ has been used in herbal treatment methods for fever.

We are all familiar with the benefits of bananas.

Here are some of the benefits of tropical banana leaves that you too can derive at your home.

Treating fever:

Rich in antioxidants and astringent properties, banana leaves can reduce inflammation and uneasiness during fever.

All you need to do is place a clean banana leave soaked in coconut oil over your head.