A Review on Phytocompounds and Pharmacological Activities for Musa Paradisiaca Linn.
November 2023
in “
International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences
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Studysummary This review highlights scientific information about the medicinal uses and phytochemistry of Musa paradisiaca plant parts, which are traditionally used in human medicine to treat conditions such as diabetes, diarrhoea, hypertension, and ulcers, and exhibit various pharmacological activities including antidiabetic, antioxidant, and wound healing effects. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Musa paradisiaca Linn., or the banana plant, is recognized for its extensive pharmacological activities, including antidiabetic, antioxidant, antidiarrhoeal, antidepressant, antiulcer, antimicrobial, antilipidemic, antihypertensive, wound healing, antiatherosclerotic, hair growth-promoting, and antimutagenic effects. The plant's therapeutic properties are attributed to its phytochemical constituents like serotonin, dopamine, and flavonoids. Despite its traditional use and promising pre-clinical results, further scientific and clinical research is necessary to confirm these benefits and develop effective treatments.
