Taxonomical, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Reviews of Musa Sapientum Var. Paradisiaca
November 2014
TLDR Musa paradisiaca and M. sapientum have potential health benefits, but need more scientific validation.
The review from 2014 explored the taxonomical, phytochemical, and pharmacological aspects of Musa sapientum var. Paradisiaca, highlighting its potential medicinal properties. The study discussed various activities of the plant, including anti-diabetic, antiulcer, antioxidant, wound healing, hair growth promotion, diuretic, analgesic, and antihypertensive effects. It also noted the presence of phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, steroids, glycosides, and flavonoids in the unripe fruit extract, which could contribute to these pharmacological activities. The review emphasized the need for further scientific research to validate these potential health benefits and explore their applications in treating conditions like diarrhea, dysentery, ulcers, hypertension, and cardiac diseases.
