Comprehensive review on the nutritional and medicinal potential of ‎Musa acuminata Colla bracts

  • Authors

    • Sithara N. V Ph.D., Research Scholar, Department of Biotechnology, PSG College of ‎Arts & Science, Coimbatore - 14, Tamil Nadu, India‎
    • Senthil Kumar . J PSG College of Arts & Science
    • Renuka Devi K. P Associate Professor, Department of Bioscience, Sri Krishna Arts & Science ‎College, Coimbatore - 08, Tamil Nadu, India‎
    • Rajiv P. Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, PSG College ‎of Arts & Science, Coimbatore - 14, Tamil Nadu, India‎

    Received date: January 24, 2025

    Accepted date: March 19, 2025

    Published date: March 20, 2025

    https://doi.org/10.14419/fwjwc012
  • Antioxidant; Antimicrobial Effects; Therapeutic Potential; Bioactive Phenolic Compounds; ‎Phytomedicines, Musa acuminata colla bracts

  • Abstract

    Exploring the traditional and contemporary medicinal applications of Musa acuminata ‎colla, referred to as wild banana was carried out in this review article. Historically, ‎various parts of this plant have been used in ethnomedicine for treating a multitude of ‎ailments. According to the World Health Organization, traditional medicine remains a primary ‎source of healthcare for significant portion of the population in developing nations, ‎highlighting an increasing global demand for medicinal plants. Musa acuminata, an indigenous ‎one to Southeast Asia, is extensively employed in traditional medicine across diverse regions ‎including Asia, Oceania, India, and Africa. Modern research had validated several of these ‎traditional uses, showcasing the availability of pharmacological properties, such as ‎antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. The therapeutic potential of plant parts ‎such as fruits, leaves, stems, and flowers are primarily attributed to the presence of bioactive ‎phenolic compounds. Numerous epidemiological studies have discovered a link between ‎higher consumption of nutritious, rich plant-based foods to lower the risk of various diseases, ‎including cancer and cardiovascular disorders. The most effective and long-lasting methods ‎for preventing vitamin A shortage are those that involves diet management. Understanding various ‎characteristics of the fruits, such as their botanical, agronomic, nutritional, and processing ‎qualities, are also essential, to arrive about the nutritional and medicinal potential. ‎This review provides a comprehensive evaluation of the nutritional value, biological activities ‎, and potential health benefits of Musa acuminata, offering a scientific foundation for future ‎research, and development of functional foods and phytomedicines derived from this plant‎.

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    N. V, S., Kumar . J, S. ., Devi K. P, R. ., & P. , R. (2025). Comprehensive review on the nutritional and medicinal potential of ‎Musa acuminata Colla bracts. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(1), 18-22. https://doi.org/10.14419/fwjwc012

    Received date: January 24, 2025

    Accepted date: March 19, 2025

    Published date: March 20, 2025