Open AccessEvaluation of pharmacognostic, nutraceutic and phytotherapeutic constituents of unripe Musa sapientum hydromethanolic extracts
Author(s) -
Ilochi On,
Chuemere An,
Olorunfemi Oj,
Amah-Tariah Fs
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the journal of phytopharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-480X
DOI - 10.31254/phyto.2021.10302
Subject(s) - pulp (tooth) , chemical constituents , traditional medicine , chemistry , chromatography , medicine , pathology
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