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Can banana peel ease itchy skin?

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Yes. You can use a banana peel to relieve itching from poison ivy, mosquito bites, and more. If you get bitten by a mosquito or stumble into a bit of poison ivy, oak, sumac, etc., rubbing a banana peel on the affected area can moisturize and neutralize some of the itching. Note that it will just alleviate some of the itching—it won't solve the root problem, like the oils that poison plants leave on your skin. It'll do great as a first step, but if you really want to knock out that rash, you should head to the store and grab some poison ivy soap (and save your banana peels for shoe shining and splinter removal instead).

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Can banana peels be put into smoothies?

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Banana peels are safe to eat, but have a bitter taste and would make the smoothie have an odd consistency.

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How do I store a banana peel for later use?

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You can't really store banana skins for very long. They are best used right away, otherwise they will dry up.

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What particular portion of banana peel can help to shine a leather shoes?

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Any part. You don't need that much, but it also depends on the size of the shoe.

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Can I put banana peels in the bottles where I'm growing my money plants?

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You can keep any type of biodegradable substance in with your desired plant, along with some amount of soil (which carries degrading bacteria).

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Can banana skins cure athlete's foot ulcers?

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Yes. Cut a piece and place it with tape or a plaster. Can be tricky sometimes, best to do before going to bed.

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Will banana peels help get rid of canker sores?

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No. There is no evidence that banana peel cure canker sores. In fact, it seems that sugar can make them worse.

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