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Hello, bananas are cold in nature and have the effects of lubricating the large intestine and promoting bowel movement. Li Shizhen said in Compendium of Materia Medica: raw consumption (bananas) can quench thirst, moisten the lungs, unblock blood vessels, replenish marrow, heal wounds, and relieve alcohol poisoning. The root is primarily used to treat abscesses and carbuncles with heat; it can be crushed and applied to swollen areas, or its juice can be taken to treat postpartum blood stagnation and pain, wind toothache, and high fever. The leaves are primarily used for the initial stages of sores and carbuncles. Bananas are not suitable for people with cold and weak constitutions and weak stomachs, as they digest slowly in the gastrointestinal tract and are not good for the gallbladder. If you do not have a cold and weak constitution, do not eat them on an empty stomach. It is okay to eat bananas during menstruation, but it is still best to eat them in moderation.