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77 Diseases Researched for Banana
NameACCKFocus
Diarrhea644Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 21136Locked
Diarrhea: in Children 330Locked
Hormone Imbalances: Low Melatonin220Locked
Hypercholesterolemia316Locked
Oxidative Stress815Locked
Colon Cancer211Locked
Adiponectin: Low Levels110Locked
Breast Cancer110Locked
Breast Cancer: Prevention110Locked
Childhood Infections110Locked
Colorectal Cancer110Locked
Constipation110Locked
Dysentery110Locked
Endothelial Dysfunction110Locked
Hypertension110Locked
Insulin Resistance110Locked
Intestinal Permeability 110Locked
Kidney Cancer110Locked
Obesity110Locked
Serotonin Disorders110Locked
Shigellosis110Locked
Hyperglycemia59Locked
Aspirin-Induced Toxicity 48Locked
Depression38Locked
Diabetic Complications48Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 147Locked
Anxiety36Locked
Gastric Ulcer36Locked
Pseudomonas aeruginosa35Locked
Chemically-Induced Liver Damage24Locked
Cholesterol: Oxidation24Locked
Infertility: Male24Locked
NSAID-induced toxicity 24Locked
Prostate Enlargement14Locked
Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign14Locked
Testosterone-Induced14Locked
Ulcers24Locked
Wound Healing24Locked
Blood Sugar Problems23Locked
Escherichia coli Infections23Locked
Staphylococcus aureus infection23Locked
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Gentamicin12Locked
Colitis12Locked
Corticosteroid-Induced Toxicity12Locked
Diabetes Insipidus: Nephrogenic12Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1: Prevention12Locked
Drug-Induced Toxicity: Epilepsy Drugs12Locked
Duodenal Ulcer12Locked
Dyslipidemias12Locked
Gastric Ulcers12Locked
HIV Infections22Locked
Helicobacter Pylori Infection12Locked
High Cholesterol12Locked
Hyperlipidemia12Locked
Hypoglycemia12Locked
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases12Locked
Kidney Stones: Hyperoxaluric12Locked
Peptic Ulcer12Locked
Skin Diseases: Photo-Aging12Locked
Testosterone: Too High12Locked
Urolithiasis12Locked
Bacterial Infections11Locked
Citrobacter Infection11Locked
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections11Locked
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections11Locked
Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Toxicity11Locked
Infection: Antibiotic Resistant11Locked
Inflammation11Locked
Leishmaniasis11Locked
MRSA11Locked
Pancreatic Cancer11Locked
Porphyromonas gingivalis11Locked
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome11Locked
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis11Locked
Tumors11Locked
Vitamin A Deficiency11Locked
43 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Banana
NameACCKFocus
Antioxidants2655Locked
Hypoglycemic Agents1943Locked
Antidiarrheals534Locked
Chemopreventive431Locked
Anticholesteremic Agents418Locked
Anti-Inflammatory Agents517Locked
Anti-Ulcer Agents510Locked
Antihypertensive Agents110Locked
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors110Locked
Hypolipidemic510Locked
Serotonergic110Locked
Anti-Bacterial Agents79Locked
Antidepressive Agents38Locked
Alpha-amylase inhibitor46Locked
Anti-Anxiety Agents36Locked
Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation26Locked
Anti-Glycation Agents14Locked
Fertility Agents: Male24Locked
Gastroprotective24Locked
Hepatoprotective24Locked
Malondialdehyde Down-regulation24Locked
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor 23Locked
Antimicrobial23Locked
Immunomodulatory23Locked
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors12Locked
Anticonvulsants12Locked
Antiurolithiatic12Locked
Calcium Channel Blockers12Locked
Chemoprotective Agents12Locked
Gastrointestinal Agents12Locked
Hypnotics and Sedatives12Locked
Interferon Gamma Reducer12Locked
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation12Locked
Interleukin-10 upregulation12Locked
Interleukin-17 upregulation12Locked
Interleukin-6 Downregulation12Locked
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor12Locked
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Upregulation12Locked
Anti-HIV Agents11Locked
Antiviral Agents11Locked
Apoptotic11Locked
Cell cycle arrest11Locked
Nitric Oxide Inhibitor11Locked
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100 Abstracts with Banana Research

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Carbohydrate ingestion from bananas had positive influence in attenuating metabolic perturbation and inflammation following 75-km cycling.Dec 31, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2018 ;13(3):e0194843. Epub 2018 Mar 22. PMID: 29566095
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Banana
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise: Cycling
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
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Common fruit provide a dietary source of melatonin.Jan 16, 2013

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2013 Jan 17. Epub 2013 Jan 17. PMID: 23252791
Article Published Date : Jan 16, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Banana, Orange, Pineapple
Diseases : Hormone Imbalances: Low Melatonin
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Fruit, vegetable and particularly banana consumption is strongly inversely associated with kidney cancer risk.Jan 20, 2005

Pubmed Data : Int J Cancer. 2005 Jan 20;113(3):451-5. PMID: 15455348
Article Published Date : Jan 20, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Cabbage, Fruit: All, Vegetables: All
Diseases : Kidney Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
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Greater vegetable and fruit intake is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer among Chinese women.Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Int J Cancer. 2009 Jul 1;125(1):181-8. PMID: 19358284
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Cantaloupe , Carrot, Cruciferous Vegetables, Fruit: All, Green Leafy Vegetables, Papaya, Tomato, Vegetables: All , Watermelon
Diseases : Breast Cancer: Prevention
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
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Green banana and pectin are useful in the dietary management of persistent diarrhea in hospitalized children and may also be useful to treat children at home.Sep 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Gastroenterology. 2001 Sep;121(3):554-60. PMID: 11522739
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Pectin
Diseases : Childhood Infections, Diarrhea, Diarrhea: in Children
Pharmacological Actions : Antidiarrheals
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Green banana and pectin improve small intestinal permeability and reduce fluid loss in Bangladeshi children with persistent diarrhea.Mar 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Dig Dis Sci. 2004 Mar;49(3):475-84. PMID: 15139502
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diarrhea, Diarrhea: in Children , Intestinal Permeability
Pharmacological Actions : Antidiarrheals
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Green banana biomass is advantageous as an adjunct therapy on functional constipationJan 04, 2018

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Pediatr (Rio J). 2018 Jan 5. Epub 2018 Jan 5. PMID: 29309737
Article Published Date : Jan 04, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Constipation
Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction
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Green banana reduces the clinical severity of childhood sigellosis. May 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 May;28(5):420-5. PMID: 19319017
Article Published Date : May 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diarrhea, Dysentery, Shigellosis
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Green banana speeds the recovery of acute and prolonged diarrhea in children. Oct 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Trop Med Int Health. 2010 Oct;15(10):1132-9. PMID: 20831671
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diarrhea, Diarrhea: in Children
Pharmacological Actions : Antidiarrheals
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High intake of fruit during adolescence could be associated with a lower risk of breast cancer.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : BMJ. 2016 ;353:i2343. Epub 2016 May 11. PMID: 27170029
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Apples, Banana, Fruit: All, Grape, Kale, Vegetables: All
Diseases : Breast Cancer
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Increased dietary potassium from fruit and vegetables improves flow mediated dilatation within 1 week in healthy men and women.Aug 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2014 Sep ;24(9):983-9. Epub 2014 May 2. PMID: 24875671
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Banana, Potassium, Potato, Rice
Diseases : Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents
Additional Keywords : Dietary Modification
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Obese type 2 diabetic patients who received a native banana starch supplement lost weight and exhibited reduced insulin levels.May 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2010 May;7(5):1953-62. Epub 2010 Apr 28. PMID: 20623003
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Insulin Resistance, Obesity
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Several foods, including plantain, pineapple, banana, Kiwi fruit, plums and tomatoes contains serotonin enhancing properties. Sep 30, 1985

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 1985 Oct ;42(4):639-43. PMID: 2413754
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 1985
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Banana, Kiwifruit, Plantain, Plum, Tomato
Diseases : Serotonin Disorders
Pharmacological Actions : Serotonergic
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This pilot study has demonstrated that daily consumption of banana is harmless both in diabetic and hypercholesterolemic volunteers and marginally beneficial to the later.Nov 30, 2014

Pubmed Data : Indian J Exp Biol. 2014 Dec ;52(12):1173-81. PMID: 25651610
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Adiponectin: Low Levels, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Hypercholesterolemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
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Total vegetable intake, total fruit intake, and lettuce, apple, and banana consumption is associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer.Jan 01, 1996

Pubmed Data : Nutr Cancer. 1996;25(3):297-304. PMID: 8771572
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1996
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Apples, Banana, Fruit: All, Lettuce, Vegetables: All
Diseases : Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
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Tropical fruit consumption increases the serum melatonin concentrations and also raises the antioxidant capacity in the serum of healthy volunteers in proportion to serum melatonin levels.Oct 04, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Pineal Res. 2012 Oct 5. Epub 2012 Oct 5. PMID: 23137025
Article Published Date : Oct 04, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Orange, Pineapple
Diseases : Hormone Imbalances: Low Melatonin
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A methanol extract of Musa sapientum leaves have anti-diabetic properties. Jun 29, 2013

Pubmed Data : Niger J Physiol Sci. 2013 Jun 30 ;28(1):91-7. Epub 2013 Jun 30. PMID: 23955414
Article Published Date : Jun 29, 2013
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Leaf
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-amylase inhibitor, Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Dose Response, Plant Extracts
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A methanolic extract of Musa paradisiaca showed wound healing activity in Wistar albino rats.Sep 15, 2014

Pubmed Data : Int Wound J. 2014 Sep 16. Epub 2014 Sep 16. PMID: 25224162
Article Published Date : Sep 15, 2014
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana
Diseases : Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus infection, Wound Healing
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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A natural flavonoid present in unripe plantain banana pulp (Musa sapientum L. var. paradisiaca) protects the gastric mucosa from aspirin-induced erosions.Jun 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 1999 Jun;65(3):283-8. PMID: 10404428
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 1999
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana, Flavonoids
Diseases : Aspirin-Induced Toxicity , NSAID-induced toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Ulcer Agents
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A root extract of wild banana is capable of exhibiting significant antihyperglycemic activities in STZ induced diabetic rats.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Front Pharmacol. 2016 ;7:102. Epub 2016 May 2. PMID: 27199747
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study
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Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents, Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Administration of aqueous extracts of Musa sapientum at the dose used in this study tends to ameliorate ulcers.Sep 30, 2011

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Pubmed Data : Pharmacognosy Res. 2011 Oct ;3(4):232-8. PMID: 22224045
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Ulcers
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Ulcer Agents
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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An extract of Musa sapientum fruit showed antidiabetic and better ulcer healing effects compared with omeprazole.Nov 04, 2013

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Nov 5 ;13:305. Epub 2013 Nov 5. PMID: 24192345
Article Published Date : Nov 04, 2013
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Gastric Ulcer
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents, Interleukin-1 beta downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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An extract of Musa sapientum leaves improved gastrointestinal transit time in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats.Nov 22, 2011

Pubmed Data : Niger J Physiol Sci. 2011 Nov 23 ;26(1):83-8. Epub 2011 Nov 23. PMID: 22314993
Article Published Date : Nov 22, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetic Complications
Pharmacological Actions : Calcium Channel Blockers
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs, Plant Extracts
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An extract of plantain banana pulp showed significant antiulcer effects and antioxidant activity, and reversed the increase in ulcer index.Jun 30, 2001

Pubmed Data : Indian J Exp Biol. 2001 Jul ;39(7):719-22. PMID: 12019769
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2001
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana
Diseases : Gastric Ulcers, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents, Anti-Ulcer Agents, Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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An extract of the Musa sapientum flowers has hypoglycaemic action.Dec 14, 1999

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 1999 Dec 15 ;68(1-3):321-5. PMID: 10624895
Article Published Date : Dec 14, 1999
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Hyperglycemia
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Antihyperglycemic and antidyslipidemic activity of Musa paradisiaca‐based diet in alloxan‐induced diabetic rats.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Food Sci Nutr. 2018 Jan ;6(1):137-145. Epub 2017 Nov 20. PMID: 29387371
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents, Hypolipidemic
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Banana could be a potential natural compound for treatment of anxiety disorders.Oct 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Avicenna J Phytomed. 2017 Nov-Dec;7(6):495-501. PMID: 29299432
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana
Diseases : Anxiety
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana flowers have a blood sugar lowering effect in a type 1 diabetes model.Sep 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Water Res. 2002 Sep;36(15):3821-33. PMID: 10685115
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2002
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana, Flowers
Diseases : Cholesterol: Oxidation, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana fruit has a lipid lowering and antioxidant activity in diabetic rats.Feb 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Indian J Exp Biol. 2010 Feb;48(2):165-73. PMID: 20455326
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana
Diseases : Blood Sugar Problems, Hyperlipidemia, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana has significant antioxidant activity.Jan 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2006;9(4):517-23. PMID: 17201639
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana
Diseases : Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana pectin extract can effectively reduce aluminum toxicity in mice.Jun 30, 2018

Pubmed Data : Drug Chem Toxicol. 2018 Jul ;41(3):294-301. Epub 2018 Mar 26. PMID: 29578368
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana, Pectin
Diseases : Aluminum Toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents
Problem Substances : Aluminum
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Banana peel extract suppresses prostate gland enlargement in testosterone-treated mice. Jul 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Dermatol Surg. 2005 Jul;31(7 Pt 2):855-60; discussion 860. PMID: 19734683
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana, Banana Peel
Diseases : Prostate Enlargement, Prostatic Hyperplasia: Benign, Testosterone-Induced
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Banana peel polyphenols exert a good preventive effect against hepatic injury.Apr 30, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Exp Ther Med. 2016 May ;11(5):1947-1954. Epub 2016 Mar 11. PMID: 27168833
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Peel, Polyphenols
Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Hepatoprotective, Malondialdehyde Down-regulation
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Banana powder has anti-ulcerogenic properties.Oct 01, 1986

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 1986 Oct;18(1):33-44. PMID: 3821133
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 1986
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Aspirin-Induced Toxicity , Corticosteroid-Induced Toxicity, Duodenal Ulcer, Gastric Ulcer, NSAID-induced toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Ulcer Agents
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Banana powder strengthens mucosal resistance and promotes the healing of ulcers.Sep 01, 1987

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 1987 Sep-Oct;21(1):11-9. PMID: 2447444
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 1987
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Aspirin-Induced Toxicity , Gastric Ulcer, Peptic Ulcer
Pharmacological Actions : Gastroprotective
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Banana prevents lipid oxidation in rats.Dec 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Indian J Med Res. 2005 Dec;122(6):540-6. PMID: 16518007
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Banana, Flavonoids, Plantain
Diseases : Cholesterol: Oxidation, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
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Banana pulp has a cholesterol-lowering effect in the animal model. Jun 30, 1992

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 1992 Jul ;68(1):231-44. PMID: 1327100
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 1992
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana root extract has antioxidant and blood sugar lowering effects in diabetic rats.Oct 28, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Med Chem. 2010 Oct 28;53(20):7365-76. PMID: 20175413
Article Published Date : Oct 28, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Hyperglycemia, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana stem extract from the Musaceae family may be a useful agent in the treatment of patients with hyperoxaluric urolithiasis.Jun 30, 1994

Pubmed Data : Br J Urol. 1994 Jul ;74(1):23-5. PMID: 8044524
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 1994
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Stem
Diseases : Kidney Stones: Hyperoxaluric
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Both banana pulp and peel have anti-anxiety and antidepressant effects as well as strengthen the memory possibly via its antioxidant mechanism.Apr 30, 2017

Pubmed Data : Pak J Pharm Sci. 2017 May ;30(3(Suppl.)):989-995. PMID: 28655697
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Anxiety, Depression
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents, Antidepressive Agents, Antioxidants
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Extracts from the banana flower have blood sugar lowering activity in a type 1 diabetic model.Aug 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2010 Aug;140(8):1462-8. Epub 2010 Jun 16. PMID: 16260406
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes Insipidus: Nephrogenic, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Extracts of M.sapientum seed could be used as a potential antidiarrheal agent along with its antioxidant and antibacterial potentiality.Mar 31, 2011

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Pubmed Data : Avicenna J Med Biotechnol. 2011 Apr ;3(2):95-105. PMID: 23407989
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diarrhea, Escherichia coli Infections, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pharmacological Actions : Antidiarrheals, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Extracts of Musa sapientum sucker with exercises attenuated hyperglycemia in alloxan-diabetic rats.Jun 30, 2015

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Pubmed Data : J Intercult Ethnopharmacol. 2015 Jul-Sep;4(3):202-7. Epub 2015 Jun 2. PMID: 26401408
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Hyperglycemia
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs, Plant Extracts
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Extracts of the stem of Musa sapientum have significant antihypercholesterolemic and antioxidant effects. Feb 29, 2016

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Pubmed Data : J Food Sci Technol. 2016 Mar ;53(3):1690-7. Epub 2015 Nov 12. PMID: 27570294
Article Published Date : Feb 29, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Banana Stem
Diseases : Hypercholesterolemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Flower and inflorescence stalk of M. balbisiana Colla. possess significant antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidant activities.Dec 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Indian J Pharmacol. 2017 Jan-Feb;49(1):71-76. PMID: 28458426
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1: Prevention
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
Problem Substances : Insulin
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Investigation of antidepressant, anxiolytic and sedative activities of the aqueous leaf extract of Musa sapientum.Aug 02, 2018

Pubmed Data : Drug Res (Stuttg). 2018 Aug 3. Epub 2018 Aug 3. PMID: 30075482
Article Published Date : Aug 02, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Anxiety, Depression
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents, Antidepressive Agents, Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Lyophilized stem juice of M. sapientum exhibits antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects.Nov 30, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Diabetes. 2012 Dec ;4(4):378-85. PMID: 22429814
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Stem
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Hypoglycemia
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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M. sapientum stem extract has significant antidepressant-like activity.Sep 30, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Pharmacognosy Res. 2016 Oct-Dec;8(4):249-252. PMID: 27695263
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Banana Stem
Diseases : Depression
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Musa sapientum extract inhibited protein glycation, regenerated the islet cells and improved erythrocyte antioxidant status in diabetic rats.Aug 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Afr J Med Med Sci. 2015 Sep ;44(3):261-8. PMID: 27280239
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Banana Leaf
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Glycation Agents, Antioxidants, Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Musa sapientum has ability to restore electrolyte balance, reduce cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL, and increase the HDL levels in diabetic animals.Dec 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : J Diet Suppl. 2016 ;13(1):106-17. Epub 2014 Oct 16. PMID: 25320868
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetic Complications, Dyslipidemias
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts
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Musa sapientum peel extracts have anti-ulcer and ulcer healing potential.Jun 30, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Pharmacognosy Res. 2013 Jul ;5(3):173-8. PMID: 23900937
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2013
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Ulcers
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Ulcer Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Oral administration of banana lectin modulates cytokine profile and abundance of T-cell populations in mice. Apr 18, 2016

Pubmed Data : Int J Biol Macromol. 2016 Apr 19. Epub 2016 Apr 19. PMID: 27106589
Article Published Date : Apr 18, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory, Interferon Gamma Reducer, Interleukin-10 upregulation, Interleukin-17 upregulation, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Upregulation
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Taro and unripe banana showed antihyperglycemic and anihyperlipidemic actions in animals.Dec 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Pharm Biol. 2016 ;54(1):91-7. Epub 2015 Apr 16. PMID: 25880140
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Taro
Diseases : Diabetic Complications
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents, Hypolipidemic
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The 10% gel of unripe banana peel showed anti-inflammatory activity and stimulated wound healing in rat skin.Aug 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Acta Cir Bras. 2015 Sep ;30(9):586-92. PMID: 26465101
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Peel
Diseases : Wound Healing
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts
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The consumption of bananas may prevent UVB skin damage. Sep 07, 2012

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2012 Sep 8 ;50(12):4292-4301. Epub 2012 Sep 8. PMID: 22986089
Article Published Date : Sep 07, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Skin Diseases: Photo-Aging
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The dietary use of the green dwarf banana flour constitutes an important dietary supplement and complementary medicine product for the prevention and treatment of human inflammatory bowel disease.Feb 29, 2012

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Nutr Res. 2012 Mar ;32(3):202-9. PMID: 22464807
Article Published Date : Feb 29, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Resistant Starch
Diseases : Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Gastrointestinal Agents
Additional Keywords : Dietary Modification, Natural Substance/Drug Synergy
Problem Substances : Prednisolone
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The efficacy of Musa paradisiaca in attenuating the damaging effects of aspirin on the gastric mucosa was observed in this study.Aug 14, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2017 Aug 15 ;5(5):569-577. Epub 2017 Jul 26. PMID: 28932294
Article Published Date : Aug 14, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Aspirin-Induced Toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Gastroprotective
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The mature green fruit of Musa paradisiaca improves semen parameters of Wistar rats at a moderate dose.Feb 28, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Niger Med J. 2013 Mar ;54(2):92-5. PMID: 23798793
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2013
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Infertility: Male
Pharmacological Actions : Fertility Agents: Male
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The present findings demonstrate the efficacy of MUSA in ethylene glycol-induced urolithiasis.Dec 31, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Indian J Pharmacol. 2017 Jan-Feb;49(1):77-83. PMID: 28458427
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Urolithiasis
Pharmacological Actions : Antiurolithiatic
Problem Substances : Ethylene Glycol
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The results from this study suggest the presence of significant anticonvulsant activity in M. sapientum stem extract.Dec 31, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Pharmacognosy Res. 2018 Jan-Mar;10(1):49-54. PMID: 29568187
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Stem
Diseases : Drug-Induced Toxicity: Epilepsy Drugs
Pharmacological Actions : Anticonvulsants, Antioxidants
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The sap of Musa paradisiaca in the folk medicine as a nonspecific antidiarrhoeal agent has been substantiated with scientific evidence.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015 ;2015:683726. Epub 2015 Mar 29. PMID: 25893000
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diarrhea
Pharmacological Actions : Antidiarrheals
Additional Keywords : Folk Medicine
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The stem of Musa sapientum possess hepatoprotective effects against carbon tetrachloride.Jun 30, 2011

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Ann Hepatol. 2011 Jul-Sep;10(3):333-9. PMID: 21677336
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Stem
Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hepatoprotective, Malondialdehyde Down-regulation, Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts
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This study demonstrated the potentiality of an extract of M. balbisiana flower for correction of diabetes and diabetes-induced oxidative stress.Dec 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Assay Drug Dev Technol. 2019 Feb/Mar;17(2):68-76. PMID: 30869526
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes: Oxidative Stress, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Apoptotic, Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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This study suggests that M. paradisiaca fruit has reproductive-enhancing potential when consumed moderately.Jun 29, 2017

Pubmed Data : Niger J Physiol Sci. 2017 Jun 30 ;32(1):105-108. Epub 2017 Jun 30. PMID: 29134985
Article Published Date : Jun 29, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Infertility: Male, Testosterone: Too High
Pharmacological Actions : Fertility Agents: Male
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Treatment with methanolic extract of bract and flowering stalk significantly prevented biochemical and histological changes produced by gentamicin.Apr 30, 2017

Pubmed Data : Pak J Pharm Sci. 2017 May ;30(3):881-890. PMID: 28653934
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Gentamicin
Pharmacological Actions : Chemoprotective Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Umbelliferone and Lupeol could be potential antidiabetic herbal remedies in the management of diabetes and its associated complications.Dec 31, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2016 ;11(3):e0151135. Epub 2016 Mar 22. PMID: 27003006
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Lupeol
Diseases : Diabetic Complications, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperglycemia
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents, Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts
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Unripe plantain products exert antihyperglycemic effects in animals. Jul 14, 2015

Pubmed Data : Life Sci. 2015 Jul 15 ;133:8-14. Epub 2015 Apr 25. PMID: 25921768
Article Published Date : Jul 14, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-amylase inhibitor, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor , Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
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"A note on the presence of noradrenaline and 5-hydroxytryptamine in plantain (Musa sapientum, var. paradisiaca)."May 31, 1960

Pubmed Data : J Pharm Pharmacol. 1960 Jun ;12:360-4. PMID: 13824274
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Additional Keywords : Catecholamines In Food
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"Catecholamine biosynthesis pathway potentially involved in banana defense mechanisms to crown rot disease."Dec 31, 2010

Pubmed Data : Commun Agric Appl Biol Sci. 2011 ;76(4):591-601. PMID: 22702179
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2010
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Additional Keywords : Dopamine In Foods
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"Use of banana leaves in Stevens-Johnson syndrome."Aug 31, 1994

Pubmed Data : Pediatr Dermatol. 1994 Sep ;11(3):280-1. PMID: 7971569
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 1994
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Leaf
Diseases : Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
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A compound from the rhizome of the banana plant have anti-MRSA activity.Sep 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2010 Sep;35(18):2424-7. PMID: 21141492
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : MRSA
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
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A methanolic extract of Musa sapientum leaves showed antioxidant and antibacterial activity in vitro.May 31, 2013

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2013 Jun ;3(6):476-82. PMID: 23730561
Article Published Date : May 31, 2013
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Leaf
Diseases : Bacterial Infections, Staphylococcus aureus infection
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents, Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
[+]

A review of antidiabetic potential of banana. Sep 24, 2018

Pubmed Data : J Pharm Pharmacol. 2018 Sep 25. Epub 2018 Sep 25. PMID: 30251387
Article Published Date : Sep 24, 2018
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Dose Response
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An alcoholic extract of banana peel has antimicrobial activity against P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans.Sep 30, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Contemp Clin Dent. 2015 Oct-Dec;6(4):496-9. PMID: 26681854
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2015
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Peel
Diseases : Porphyromonas gingivalis
Pharmacological Actions : Antimicrobial
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana contains a lectin with immunomodulatory activity capable of inhibiting HIV virus and acting as an antitumor agent. Jun 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Phytomedicine. 2009 Jun;16(6-7):594-600. Epub 2009 Feb 4. PMID: 19195858
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : HIV Infections, Tumors
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Banana contains compounds which when metabolically transformed by fungi have leishmanicidal activity. May 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2004 May;48(5):1534-40. PMID: 15105102
Article Published Date : May 01, 2004
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Leishmaniasis
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Banana cultivars could be of use in the management of type-2 diabetes.Dec 31, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Scientifica (Cairo). 2016 ;2016:8391398. Epub 2016 Oct 30. PMID: 27872791
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-amylase inhibitor, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor , Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
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Banana flower extract suppresses benign prostatic hyperplasia.Oct 31, 2018

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : In Vivo. 2018 Nov-Dec;32(6):1373-1379. PMID: 30348691
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2018
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antiproliferative , Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors, Postaglandin PGE2 downregulation
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana fruit pulp and cell wall fractions have significant antioxidant activity.Jul 14, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2010 Jul 14;58(13):7991-8003. PMID: 20553046
Article Published Date : Jul 14, 2010
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana leaf extracts possess antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Aug 31, 2013

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2013 Sep ;3(9):737-42. PMID: 23998016
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2013
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Citrobacter Infection, Escherichia coli Infections, Infection: Antibiotic Resistant, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents, Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Banana leaves may have therapeutic value in preventing toxic epidermal necrolysis.May 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2006 May-Jun;72(3):201-2. PMID: 16766833
Article Published Date : May 01, 2006
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Banana lectin is a potent inhibitor of HIV replication. Mar 19, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Biol Chem. 2010 Mar 19;285(12):8646-55. Epub 2010 Jan 15. PMID: 20080975
Article Published Date : Mar 19, 2010
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : HIV Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-HIV Agents, Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Lectins, Plant Extracts
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Banana sap contains a broad range of biologically active compounds, e.g. dopamine, serotonin, quercertin. Aug 10, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2010 Aug 11 ;58(15):8782-7. PMID: 20681667
Article Published Date : Aug 10, 2010
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Additional Keywords : Dopamine In Foods, Plant Extracts
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Carotenoid-rich bananas may provide an ideal solution for alleviating vitamin A deficiency.Dec 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Food Nutr Bull. 2003 Dec;24(4):303-18. PMID: 14870618
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2003
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Vitamin A Deficiency
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Health Food
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Certain banana cultivars have significant levels of carotenoids and vitamins.Aug 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2006 Aug-Sep;57(5-6):399-418. PMID: 17135031
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2006
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
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Chemical composition and cytotoxic screening of Musa cavendish green peels extract.Aug 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Toxicol In Vitro. 2019 Sep ;59:179-186. Epub 2019 Apr 21. PMID: 31018149
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2019
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Peel
Diseases : Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Liver Cancer, Melanoma
Pharmacological Actions : Antiproliferative , Apoptotic
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Extracted banana proteins showed antibacterial effects against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria.Jan 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : J Food Sci Technol. 2018 Feb ;55(2):658-666. Epub 2017 Nov 27. PMID: 29391630
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2018
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Green bananas contain starch resistant to hydrolyzing enzymes which may be beneficial in diabetics.Apr 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Pac Health Dialog. 2010 Apr;16(1):49-59. PMID: 20968236
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Resistant Starch
Diseases : Blood Sugar Problems, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Hyperglycemia
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High content of dopamine, a strong antioxidant, in Cavendish banana.Feb 29, 2000

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2000 Mar ;48(3):844-8. PMID: 10725161
Article Published Date : Feb 29, 2000
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Dopamine In Foods
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High-pressure processing can be used for improving the total content of polyphenol compounds in plantain pulp.Oct 03, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Sci Food Agric. 2016 Oct 4. Epub 2016 Aug 4. PMID: 27701748
Article Published Date : Oct 03, 2016
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Polyphenols
Additional Keywords : Food Bioavailability Enhancers
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LED light treatment can induce the ripening of bananas and improve their quality and nutrition potential.Apr 23, 2018

Pubmed Data : J Sci Food Agric. 2018 Apr 24. Epub 2018 Apr 24. PMID: 29688581
Article Published Date : Apr 23, 2018
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Therapeutic Actions : Light-Emitting Diode Therapy
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Musa paradisiaca inflorescence induces human colon cancer cell death.Dec 14, 2017

Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2017 Dec 15. Epub 2017 Dec 15. PMID: 29243757
Article Published Date : Dec 14, 2017
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Colon Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic, Cell cycle arrest
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Short chain fatty acids enriched fermentation metabolites of soluble dietary fibre from Musa paradisiaca drives HT29 colon cancer cells to apoptosis.Dec 31, 2018

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2019 ;14(5):e0216604. Epub 2019 May 16. PMID: 31095579
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Fermented Foods and Beverages
Diseases : Colon Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic
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The fiber samples exhibited antioxidant activity and showed good results for glucose adsorption, amylase activity inhibition.Feb 29, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Food Sci Technol. 2016 Mar ;53(3):1496-504. Epub 2015 Dec 3. PMID: 27570274
Article Published Date : Feb 29, 2016
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana, Fiber, Grapes, Orange: Mandarin, Pineapple, Star Fruit, Watermelon
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-amylase inhibitor, Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
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The synthetic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug naproxene can be isolated from banana. Sep 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Pharmacol Sci. 2007 Sep;105(1):82-93. PMID: 10909271
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
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These results demonstrate the efficiency and selectivity of Musa spp. "Manzano" against Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains.Jul 09, 2019

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2019 Jul 10. Epub 2019 Jul 10. PMID: 31268391
Article Published Date : Jul 09, 2019
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Diseases : Infection: Antibiotic Resistant, Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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This review summarizes the human clinical studies using berries or other natural products for chemoprevention of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.Dec 31, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Berry Res. 2017 ;7(3):147-161. Epub 2017 Aug 18. PMID: 29367867
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Acai, Banana, Berries: All, Black Raspberry, Blackberries, Blueberry, Cranberry, Cucumber, Eggplant, Elderberry, Goji, Grapes, Indian Gooseberry, Kiwifruit, Noni, Raspberry, Tomato, Watermelon
Diseases : Pancreatic Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
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This study supports the use of Musa sapientum peel in Thai Traditional Medicine for treatment of inflammatory-related diseases.Dec 31, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Med Assoc Thai. 2012 Jan ;95 Suppl 1:S142-6. PMID: 23964457
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Peel
Diseases : Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Nitric Oxide Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Two banana cultivars differ in composition of potentially immunomodulatory mannan and arabinogalactan.May 14, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Carbohydr Polym. 2017 May 15 ;164:31-41. Epub 2017 Jan 22. PMID: 28325331
Article Published Date : May 14, 2017
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Unripe banana peels had higher antioxidant potency than ripe and leaky ripe.Jul 31, 2011

Pubmed Data : Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2011 Aug ;164(7):1192-206. Epub 2011 Mar 3. PMID: 21369778
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Banana Peel
Diseases : Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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