
यो केरा पाक्नु अगावै
फूल लागेर फल पसाउँछ। फल
छिप्पिएपछि बुङ्गो मधुरो, भारी, टर्रो, कण्ठशोथनाशक, जुनसुकै क्षय विनाशक भनिन्छ
। यसले वात-पित्त
र रक्तपित्त रोगमा लाभ गर्छ, क्षयरोगमा
हित पुऱ्याउँछ, पत्थरी गलाउँछ, पेट शुद्ध पार्छ,
धेरैबेरसम्म भोक लाग्दैन ।
रक्तप्रदर र सेतो प्रदर,
अमहिनावारी, गानोगोला, रक्तस्राव, हैजा आदिमा यसले
लाभ दिन्छ ।
परिचय
केराको बुङ्गो,
जसलाई कदलीपुष्प, केराको फूल वा Banana Flower पनि भनिन्छ, केराको बोट (Musa
acuminata) मा लाग्ने एक महत्त्वपूर्ण भाग हो। यो फूल केरा पाक्नु अघि नै लाग्छ र फल
पसाउने काम गर्छ। नेपाली संस्कृतिमा केराको बुङ्गोलाई निकै गुणकारी मानिन्छ र यसलाई
विभिन्न रोगहरूको उपचारको लागि प्रयोग गरिन्छ। यसमा धेरै औषधीय गुणहरू छन्, जसले गर्दा
यो नेपाल लगायत विश्वभर प्रयोग हुने एक महत्त्वपूर्ण जडीबुटी हो।
नेपाल र अन्य देशहरूमा
उपलब्धता
केराको बुङ्गो
नेपालको तराई, पहाड र हिमाली क्षेत्रहरूमा उत्पादन हुने गर्छ। यो विशेष गरी उष्ण र
उपोष्ण क्षेत्रहरूमा पाइन्छ। नेपाल बाहेक यो भारत, बंगलादेश, श्रीलंका, थाइल्याण्ड,
इन्डोनेसिया, फिलिपिन्स लगायत अन्य दक्षिण र दक्षिण-पूर्व एशियाली देशहरूमा पनि पाइन्छ।
यसलाई विश्वभर विभिन्न व्यंजनहरूमा प्रयोग गरिन्छ र यसको औषधीय महत्त्वले गर्दा यसलाई
आयुर्वेदिक र पारम्परिक उपचारहरूमा पनि प्रयोग गरिन्छ।
भौतिक गुणहरू (Physical Properties)
केराको बुङ्गो
गुलाफी, रातो वा हल्का बैजनी रंगको हुन्छ। यसमा धेरै पातहरू जस्तै प्याजको तहहरू हुन्छन्,
जसलाई छुट्टाएर पकाइन्छ। यसको स्वाद कडवा र टर्रो हुन्छ तर पकाएपछि यो मीठो र स्वादिष्ट
बन्छ। यसको बोट ठूलो हुन्छ र यसमा लामा पातहरू हुन्छन्।
औषधीय गुणहरू (Medicinal
Properties)
केराको बुङ्गोमा
निम्न औषधीय गुणहरू पाइन्छन्:
- मधुरो, भारी, टर्रो: पाचन प्रणालीलाई मजबूत बनाउँछ।
- कण्ठशोथनाशक: घाँटीको खोकी, दुखाई र जलनलाई
कम गर्छ।
- क्षयरोगनाशक: फोक्सो र क्षयरोगमा लाभदायक।
- वात-पित्त र रक्तपित्त नाशक: शरीरको वात, पित्त र रक्त
सम्बन्धी समस्याहरूमा उपयोगी।
- पत्थरी गलाउने: गुर्दामा पत्थरी बनेमा यसले
गलाउन मद्दत गर्छ।
- पेट शुद्ध गर्ने: पेटको गडबडी, अपच, कब्जियतलाई
ठीक गर्छ।
- भोक बढाउने: यसले पाचनशक्ति बढाएर भोक
लगाउँछ।
- रक्तप्रदर, सेतो प्रदर, अमहिनावारी,
गानोगोला, रक्तस्राव, हैजा जस्ता रोगहरूमा लाभदायक।
फाइदा (Advantages)
- रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता बढाउँछ: यसमा एन्टिअक्सिडेन्ट गुणहरू
छन् जसले शरीरलाई रोगहरूबाट बचाउँछ।
- डायबिटिज नियन्त्रण गर्छ: यसले रक्तशर्करालाई नियन्त्रणमा
राख्न मद्दत गर्छ।
- महिलाको स्वास्थ्यमा उपयोगी: रक्तप्रदर, सेतो प्रदर, अनियमित
मासिक धर्म जस्ता समस्याहरूमा फाइदा गर्छ।
- हृदय स्वास्थ्यको लागि राम्रो: यसले कोलेस्ट्रल घटाउँछ र
हृदयघातको जोखिम कम गर्छ।
प्रयोग विधि (Uses and Using
Methods)
केराको बुङ्गोलाई
निम्न प्रकारले प्रयोग गर्न सकिन्छ:
- तरकारीको रूपमा: बुङ्गोलाई काटेर पानीमा उमालेर
कडवापन हटाइन्छ। त्यसपछि यसलाई आलु, टमाटर, प्याज, लसुन, मसला आदि मिसाएर तरकारी
बनाइन्छ।
आयुर्वेदिक औषधिको रूपमा:
- क्षयरोग, खोकीमा बुङ्गोको रस निकालेर
शहद मिसाएर खाने।
- पेट दुखाइमा बुङ्गोको जुस पिउने।
- रक्तस्राव र प्रदर रोगमा बुङ्गोको
सुप वा काढा पिउने।
- सलादको रूपमा: बुङ्गोलाई पानीमा उमालेर नुन
हाली सलाद बनाउन सकिन्छ।
कटाइ र संरक्षण (Harvesting and Preservation)
- केराको बुङ्गो फल लाग्नु अघि काट्नुपर्छ।
- काटिएको बुङ्गोलाई छोड्दा कालो पर्छ,
त्यसैले यसलाई तत्काल प्रयोग गर्नु उत्तम हुन्छ।
- यसलाई लामो समय संरक्षण गर्न पानीमा
डुबाएर राख्न सकिन्छ वा सुकाएर पनि राख्न सकिन्छ।
निष्कर्ष
केराको बुङ्गो
एक उत्कृष्ट औषधीय तथा पौष्टिक खाद्य पदार्थ हो। यसले निकै रोगहरूबाट बचाउँछ र स्वास्थ्यको
लागि धेरै फाइदाजनक छ। यसको प्रयोग नेपाली संस्कृतिमा धेरै पुरानो समयदेखि गरिँदै आएको
छ। यसरी केराको बुङ्गोलाई आफ्नो दैनिक आहारमा समावेश गरेर स्वस्थ रहन सकिन्छ।
1. Introduction
The banana
flower—known in Nepali as Kerako Bungko (केराको बुङ्गो), केदलीपुष्प,
or simply the banana blossom/heart in English—emerges before the banana fruit.
When the flower first blooms, it develops into a bunch of bananas. This stage
yields what we call the “bungko,” a rich, flavorful part of the banana plant
revered in Ayurvedic and folk medicine. Traditionally, it's praised for its
ability to soothe sore throat, reduce inflammation, boost digestion, and tackle
various ailments like wasting diseases (kshay) and bleeding disorders.
Modern science confirms its rich nutrient profile—full of fiber, antioxidants,
vitamins, and minerals.
2.
Availability in Nepal and Other Countries
Nepal: Banana flowers are widely
available in local markets, particularly during the fruit‑bearing season.
They’re sold fresh, especially in the Terai and mid-hill regions, and form a
regular part of traditional diets.
Asia (India, Sri Lanka, SE Asia): In countries like India, Sri Lanka,
Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, banana blossoms are everyday ingredients—found
fresh in markets and canned or frozen for convenience .
Western countries: Less common fresh, but found in Asian grocery stores
as canned or frozen products, and specialty health stores often stock
supplements.
3.
Physical Properties
- Appearance: A large, teardrop-shaped,
purplish-red cone (“blossom”) that peels to reveal pale, ivory florets.
- Texture and taste: The florets are fleshy, with
mild, slightly sweet, mellow flavor. The outer bracts are fibrous and
often discarded.
- Composition (per 100 g):
- Calories: ~23 kcal
- Carbs ~4 g, Protein ~1.5 g,
negligible fat
- High fiber (both soluble and
insoluble)
- Rich in minerals: potassium,
calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper
- Antioxidants: quercetin,
catechin, phenols, saponins, tannins
4.
Medicinal Properties
Traditional
Nepali and Ayurvedic medicine describe Kerako Bungko as:
- Sweet yet heavy, used for treating throat
inflammation, respiratory issues, wasting diseases, and bleeding disorders
.
- Treats vata–pitta and rakta-pitta
imbalances, supports digestion, relieves kidney stones, purifies the
stomach, and suppresses hunger .
- Handles menstrual disorders,
excessive bleeding, white discharge, dysentery, cholera .
Modern
research highlights:
- Digestive health: Fiber content supports gut
motility, prevents constipation, and acts as a prebiotic
- Cholesterol & blood sugar: Antioxidants like quercetin
may lower LDL cholesterol and control post-meal blood glucose .
- Anti-inflammatory & bone
support:
Antioxidants show anti-inflammatory effects and bone-protective potential
in test-tube/animal studies
- Prostate health: Early studies suggest
reduced prostate inflammation and improved urinary flow via
anti-inflammatory compounds
5.
Advantages
- Nutrient-dense: Low-calorie, high-fiber,
mineral-rich, protein-complete, packed with antioxidants.
- Therapeutic potency: Blends multiple health
benefits—digestive, metabolic, reproductive, inflammatory support.
- Versatile: Works in foods, teas,
supplements; raw to fully cooked.
- Accessible: Fresh in tropical countries;
canned/frozen globally.
6. Uses
Dietary
- Cooking: Curries (e.g., Kerala mochar
ghonto), stir-fries, soups, fritters, salads, chutneys (Nepali seasonal
dishes).
- Vegan substitute: Flaky texture makes it a
great fish or crab substitute in vegetarian dishes .
Medicinal
- Herbal tea: Steeped for throat
inflammation or menstrual relief.
- Ayurvedic treats: Heals ulcers, dysentery,
bronchitis.
Industrial
- Generally underused, but other
banana parts serve as fibers, pulp, flour, cosmetics, bio‑sorbents .
7.
Using Method
- Cleaning: Remove outer bracts, rinse
safflower-infused sap to reduce bitterness; soak in lemon-water.
- Preparation: Peel layers, collect core
and florets. Remove style/stigma.
- Cooking: Slice or chop florets; soak
and cook in soups, curries, stir-fries; steam or use raw in salads.
- Tea: Slice and steep in boiling
water; sweeten lightly. Used for throat, menstrual relief.
- Supplement: Dried powders or extracts
for blood sugar and cholesterol support.
8.
Harvesting and Preservation
Harvesting
- Timing: Flowers appear before fruit.
For blossoms, harvest entire inflorescence before full fruit cluster
development.
- Careful cutting: Slice carefully from the
stalk, leaving some stem to reduce sap leakage; wipe away sap.
Preservation
- Fresh: Use quickly (within 3 days).
Store unpeeled at room temperature.
- Acid soak: Submerge sliced parts in
lemon/lime water to prevent browning.
- Canned/frozen: Common availability in
specialty markets.
- Drying: Optionally dehydrate florets
or whole blossoms for powders or silica-gel dried botanicals.
9.
Conclusion
Kerako
Bungko (banana flower) is a botanical treasure bridging ancient wisdom and
modern science. From Nepali villages to urban health stores, its culinary and
medicinal uses offer nourishment and therapeutic benefits. Bursting with fiber,
vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it's a natural remedy for digestion,
metabolic health, inflammation, and reproductive wellness.
Key
takeaways:
- Nutrient-powerhouse in a mild,
crunchy package.
- Supports digestion,
cholesterol, blood sugar, bone, and possibly prostate health.
- Safe and versatile—great in
traditional and modern recipes.
- Easy to harvest, cook,
preserve, or transform into teas and supplements.
In Nepali kitchens, banana flower continues shining as both medicine and food. Globally, it’s gaining recognition as a “superfood”—a plant with sustainable origins, powerful nutritional benefits, and deep cultural roots. So next time you spot a Kerako Bungko at the market, consider cooking it into your meal or sipping it as tea—for health, taste, and heritage.
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