The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2021;10(3):156-161 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2021.10302
Evaluation of Pharmacognostic, Nutraceutic and Phytotherapeutic Constituents of Unripe Musa sapientum Hydromethanolic Extracts
Ilochi ON1 , Chuemere AN1 , Olorunfemi OJ1 , Amah-Tariah FS1
1. Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Received: 31st January, 2021 / Accepted: 12th March, 2021
Despite the recent surge in demand for unripe banana products, there is a scarcity of literature regarding their potential health tendencies. This study investigated the various organic biomolecules, minerals and phytotherapeutic constituents in unripe M. sapientum pulp and peel extracts and their associated medicinal relevance. Hydromethanolic solvent (1:4 v/v) was used for extraction. Biochemical analysis of the various plant samples was done using standard laboratory protocols and separate detectors; GCMS and GCFID. Proximate and mineral analysis of unripe M. sapientum samples was compared to the corresponding ripe samples. The results showed the presence of functionally distinct predominant constituents in both studied unripe M. sapientum peel and pulp extracts, in which some of the constituents have several medicinal benefits. The study revealed the nutritional relevance of the unripe peel and pulp extract of M. sapientum.
Musa sapientum, Banana, Nutraceutic, Pulp, Peel.
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Ilochi ON, Chuemere AN, Olorunfemi OJ Amah-Tariah FS. Evaluation of Pharmacognostic, Nutraceutic and Phytotherapeutic Constituents of Unripe Musa sapientum Hydromethanolic Extracts. J Phytopharmacol 2021; 10(3):156-161.
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