Abstract

Lavanya.K*, Abi Beaulah.G and Vani.G

ABSTRACT

Musa paradisiaca is a monoherbacious plant belonging to the family Musaceae, distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical countries. The plant parts are widely used to treat different diseases in humans in traditional medicines, such as diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, hypertension, hysteria, epilepsy, leprosy, hemorrhages, renal calculi and ulcers. The main pharmacological activities of this plant are antilithiatic, antioxidant, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antiulcer, antidiarrhoeal, hypocholesterolaemic, hepatoprotective, antisnakevenom, wound healing, hair growth promoting, antifungal and antimenorrhagic activity. This review presents information on morphology, traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Musa paradisiaca.