Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Musa paradisiaca

English: Banana
ગુજરાતી: કેળ

A nutritious tropical fruit plant with significant medicinal properties, used traditionally for various therapeutic applications beyond its nutritional value.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Musa paradisiaca

Common Name: Banana

Local Name: કેળ

Family: Musaceae

Traditional Uses

  • Digestive health
  • Wound healing
  • Nutritional support

Properties

  • Rich in potassium
  • Antioxidant compounds
  • Prebiotic effects

Musa paradisiaca – Banana (કેળ)

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Fruit anatomy
  • Leaf morphology
  • Starch source

Research Applications

  • Wound healing
  • Digestive studies
  • Antioxidant activity
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