Banana Tea: The “Nature’s Xanax” Hiding in Your Fruit Bowl

Stop throwing away the peel. Seriously. While the fruit inside gives you sugar (energy), the peel is packed with magnesium and potassium—two minerals that act as powerful muscle relaxants. Boiling them creates a bitter but effective sedative tea that costs almost nothing.

The Recipe (Takes 10 Minutes)

You are going to feel like a witch brewing a potion, but it works.
Ingredients: 1 Organic Banana, 2 cups water, Cinnamon.

• Step 1: Wash the banana thoroughly (scrub off pesticides). cut off both tips.
• Step 2: Cut the banana in half, leaving the peel ON.
• Step 3: Drop into boiling water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Step 4: Strain the liquid into a mug. Add cinnamon to mask the earthy taste. Drink an hour before bed.

Why Organic Matters

Since you are boiling the skin, you do not want to be drinking a pesticide soup. Only use organic bananas for this recipe. If you can’t find organic, scrub standard bananas with baking soda and water first.

Dosage and Safety

Most experts recommend a starting dose of 200mg to 400mg before bed. However, always consult your physician. Magnesium is generally safe, but high doses can cause digestive upset (especially Citrate). If you have kidney issues, you must be extra careful. Glycinate is preferred because glycine itself is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, doubling the relaxation effect.