Banana leaves in Mexico are normally used to wrap tamales prepared in the southeastern region of the country, in other countries they are also used in the preparation of dishes, as well as to wrap and preserve various foods, as it is believed that the leaves have an antimicrobial effect that prevents putrefaction for a longer period of time.

As with bananas, the leaves have many vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and citric acid as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and C.

Among the benefits of green plantain leaves are the following:

• Improves the immune system.
• They have antioxidant compounds.
• Heals wounds.
• Relieves intestinal problems.
• Hair remedy.