This essence addresses different aspects of the function of masculine energy. It balances overly yang (masculine) energy, which may manifest as chauvinistic male behaviour, with yin (feminine) energy, having a softening, sensitising effect. It also deals with hypersensitivity to stress, criticism or anxiety in men which makes it difficult for them to perform sexually, as well as bringing balance to situations where men use physical or mental activity as an outlet for their sexual energy, often to avoid the vulnerability they associate with intimacy. Banana essence, working with the yin/yang balance, facilitates the integrating of the function of the right and left lobes of the brain and is, therefore, also of assistance to those with learning difficulties.