Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Potential of Methanol Extract of Banana Blossom
Sindhuja Lakshmi,
Kesavaram Padmavathy,
Govindaraj Jayamathi
et al.
Abstract:Musa sp. (Banana) belongs to the Musaceae family, one the largest flowering plant cultivated throughout the world. Banana blossom (flower) commonly mentioned as heart of the banana, with a high nutrient content is consumed in Asian countries. This study was aimed to analyze the phytochemical constituents and to assess the antioxidant potential of methanol extract of banana blossom. Banana blossom was procured from the local market dried, powdered and extracted with methanol by cold percolation method.The prese… Show more
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