Phyttochemiicall and biiollogiicall Investtiigattiion off Leaff off Musa sapiienttum (Musaceae)

Abstract

Musa sapientum (leaf) belonging to the Musacaeae family has been investigated for the evaluation of biological activities of the crude extract with special emphasis to the antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, haemaggulitation and antihaemolytic activity. Musa sapientum leaf was also investigated with thin layer chromatography (TLC), sensitivity test and Preliminary phytochemical investigations. The antimicrobial assays of Musa sapientum leaf determine the zone of inhibition by disc diffusion method and minimum inhibtory concentration (MIC). The anioxidant activity include DPPH test, total phenolic assay, Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) radical scavenging assay, Reducing power activity test and total flavanoid assy . Musa sapientum leaf show good antimicrobial activity as the zone of inhibtion is alomst same as the standard. The antioxidant property of Musa sapientum leaf is moderate.