Exploring the potential health benefits and natural remedy for skin disorder: A review on musa paradaisica (Banana Peel)

Banana plants, belonging to the genus Musa, family Musaceae, include Musa paradaisica and Musa sapientum, both cultivated globally for their ripe fruits or culinary uses, with banana peels also being utilized. Medicinal applications can be found in all parts of banana plants. It has a long history of using Indian Ayurvedic medicine to treat many illnesses. Banana is a good source of potassium, vitamin C & vitamin A. Bananas are everywhere in our home, that’s why it is known as zero budget fruit for organic cosmetics. Botanically point of view, the Musa genus can be categorized into two groups: edible and wild species. There are various properties of whole the plant such as antioxidant, anti-diuretic, antimicrobial, antimalarial, wound healing, antiulcer genic, anti-allergic, hair growth promoting hypolipidemic, vasodilatory anti-snake venom etc. It is widely accepted that there are over, 1000 varieties of bananas globally, organised into approximately 50 distinct groups. The banana fruit is originated in the southern subtropical region and is listed as the second most produced fruit in the world after citrus fruits. Banana peels have anti-inflammatory properties and can be used in daily life as home first aid to control, reduce and treat illnesses and diseases. Additionally, it contains essential minerals including iron, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, and magnesium, along with significant levels of dietary fibre. Even fibre rich banana peels can be used to treat constipation problems. This review focuses on the phytochemistry, traditional usage & pharmacological prospective of the banana plant.