Vazhaithandu - Banana Stem

Vazhaithandu (Banana Stem) – Your Grandmother’s Cool Remedy, Your Body’s Best FriendTired of the same old vegetables every week? Refresh your routine with a traditional hero that’s as functional as it is flavorful. Vazhaithandu (Banana Stem) isn’t just food—it’s nature’s built-in detox, trusted by generations.

Remember the summer afternoons when your grandmother would hand you a tall glass of elaneer or buttermilk with floating rings of banana stem? Cooling, calming, and incredibly satisfying—that wasn’t just a drink; it was her way of saying take care of yourself.

At MyHarvest Farms, we bring you freshly cut, crisp-white banana stems, harvested from organically grown banana trees. Each stem is sliced and cleaned with care to retain its natural fiber and crunch, without any chemical exposure or artificial whitening.

What Makes Our Vazhaithandu Stand Out?🌀 Natural Cleanser for Your Body – Banana stem is known in Ayurveda and traditional Siddha medicine for its role in flushing out toxins, dissolving kidney stones, and balancing acidity.

🧊 Hydrating and Cooling – Especially during hot seasons, it helps cool the system, reduce bloating, and boost hydration levels naturally.

💪 High in Fiber, Low in Calories – A great aid for digestion, weight management, and sugar control.

🥗 Incredibly Versatile – Blend it into juice, make poriyal, kootu, or even crunchy vazhaithandu pachadi. It fits beautifully into modern and traditional meals.

🌱 Farm-Fresh & Carefully Packed – While store-bought banana stems go dry or brown quickly, ours are harvested fresh, minimally processed, and packed in breathable wraps that retain texture and taste.

A Forgotten Hero, RediscoveredAdding banana stem to your weekly menu is a powerful return to roots—to food that heals, hydrates, and helps your body work better, naturally. It’s more than a vegetable—it’s a wellness habit.

🫗 Stay cool. Stay clean. Stay rooted. Choose Vazhaithandu from MyHarvest Farms—now available across Chennai.

💧 1. Hydrates the BodyBanana stem is rich in water content, making it an excellent natural hydrator. It helps in detoxifying the body and maintains hydration levels, especially in hot climates.

💪 2. Supports Kidney HealthConsuming banana stem regularly helps cleanse the kidneys by flushing out toxins and preventing kidney stone formation, thanks to its diuretic properties.

🥗 3. Aids DigestionHigh in fiber, banana stem promotes better digestion, helps prevent constipation, and supports a healthy gut by aiding in the smooth passage of food through the intestines.

🩸 4. Improves Blood CirculationWith its potassium and vitamin B6 content, banana stem helps regulate blood pressure and improves blood circulation, thus supporting heart health.

🌱 5. Detoxifies the BodyBanana stem works as a natural detoxifier, helping to cleanse the body by eliminating toxins and reducing bloating, making it an excellent addition to any detox plan.

Avoid ambient storage: Leaving raw banana stem at room temperature—especially in warm, humid climate—accelerates microbial spoilage and fiber discoloration, so refrigerate immediately for best resultsRefrigerate whole trimmed stem: Wrap the cleaned, trimmed stem in a damp paper towel, place in a perforated or loosely sealed bag, and store in the fridge’s vegetable drawer—this keeps it firm and usable for about 3–5 days, preventing browning or drying out.

Vazhaithandu sambar is can be seen in all South Indian dishesVazhaithandu Soup – Boil banana stem with spices, tamarind, and herbs, then strain.Vazhaithandu Curry – Sauté banana stem with onions, tomatoes, and spices, cook until soft.