The pineapple plant is a herbaceous, perennial plant that belongs to the bromeliad family. The plant usually grows around three feet or one meter but plants have been known to grow up to five feet. Both the fruit and the leaves of the pineapple plant can be used in cooking and medicinal use. The main benefit of pineapple is that it contains bromelain, which is a great aid for digestion. Since pineapple helps with digestion it can be used to help settle the stomach and help relieve excess gas. The pineapple plant has been used in traditional Indian medicine and was used as a tonic for uterine conditions. Using the pineapple plant is easy for digestion aid because the fruit can be eaten straight or it can be juiced. The leaves of the pineapple plant can be used to help with menstrual periods and pain. Pineapple can also help while eating large amounts of meat, as it helps break down the meat for easier digestion.