Comparative study of effectiveness of different banana peelings hydrogel incorporated with banana peel extract in wound healing
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2024
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Busitema University
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Consumption of bananas is in great demand by the various groups in the world. They contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which are of great importance to our bodies but one part of banana that can be wasted is banana peel which pollute the environment when they decompose causing bad smell to the environment. Nutrients and bioactive compounds in banana fruits are essential to lead to a healthy life. The consumptions of banana fruits have increased worldwide to acquire prevention from diseases for example ulcers inflammation. Banana peel wastes ate highly seasonal and perishable but considered as environmental nuisances and, in every year, considerable quantities of banana peels are equivalent to 40% of the actual weight of fresh banana and often generated as wastes. Recently researchers gained huge attention on biomedical applications such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer activity of banana peel to reduce the cost increase in healthcare industries. The current research seeks to find out the effectiveness of different banana peelings in wound healing Key words banana peel, wound healing
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Chekwemoi, A. (2024). Comparative study of effectiveness of different banana peelings Hydrogel incorporated with banana peel extract in wound healing [Undergraduate, Research Report]. Busitema University.