Pharmacological Properties of Banana Stem: An Updated Review

Samrudhi S.  Kendole; K.M. Lakshmi  Priya; Rajadurai  Murugan; T.V.  Eshanya

doi:10.6000/1929-5634.2022.11.01

Authors

Samrudhi S. Kendole Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, 560054, Karnataka, India
K.M. Lakshmi Priya Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, 560054, Karnataka, India
Rajadurai Murugan Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, 560054, Karnataka, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3382-8421
T.V. Eshanya Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, 560054, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-5634.2022.11.01

Keywords:

Musaceae, banana pseudo stem juice, pharmacological properties, folk medicines, nutritional value, phytochemicals, anti-urolithiasis property

Abstract

Musaceae is a perennial tree-like plant that is cultivated all over the world in various tropical and subtropical regions. The fruit, peel, leaves, pseudo-stem, stalk, and inflorescence (flower) of this plant, among other parts, are utilized in traditional medicine to treat several health problems. The banana stem juice has potential biological effects, including anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-helminthic, wound-healing, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-urolithic activities. Consequently, it can be said that banana stem juice contains adequate levels of healthy secondary metabolites that are essential for maintaining good health. To find novel approaches for treating and preventing a wide range of medical diseases, more studies into the medicinal potential of banana stem juice can be done. Hence, this review emphasizes Musaceae stem juice's medicinal and nutritional benefits as review.

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