Banana - Rath Kessel

Rath Kessel Banana – The Shield of Sri Lanka

Frequency: Root & Solar Plexus
Origin: Sri Lanka
Taste Profile: Sweet Creamy / Berry-Mango Notes / Aromatic
Availability: All Year Round

Energetic Properties:
Builds inner strength and grounded stability
Acts as a shield of protection, mirroring its red skin
Supports circulation and life-force energy

Physical Benefits:
High in potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B6
Rich in magnesium, iron and dietary fibre
Contains anthocyanins which strengthen blood vessels, improve circulation and reduce inflammation

Rath Kessel, Sri Lanka’s rare red banana, ripens into a striking crimson skin that conceals soft golden-orange flesh touched with faint pink hues. Creamy and sweet with hints of raspberry and mango, it is more aromatic and flavourful than the common Cavendish banana.

The vivid red colour comes from anthocyanins, natural compounds that protect the fruit against the fierce tropical sun. When consumed, these same compounds strengthen blood vessels, enhance circulation and reduce inflammation, offering the body the same protection the banana once used to defend itself. Alongside this shield, Rath Kessel provides the full nourishment of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron and fibre, making it both restorative and fortifying.

In Sri Lankan tradition, the red banana is a fruit of prosperity and auspicious offering, often placed at temples and ceremonies as a symbol of fertility, energy and blessing. Its energy feeds the root and solar plexus, offering grounding, balance, and vitality.

Born of the tropics, Rath Kessel is fruit as armour, a living shield of resilience and strength.