Transforming waste into medicine: Wound healing potential of banana peel phytoconstituents

Key Points

• Wound healing potential significantly improves with phytoconstituents from banana peels—enhanced healing was observed.
• Key evidence shows a 35% increase in healing rate using banana peel extracts compared to standard treatments.
• Assessment using antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms highlights the efficacy of these bioactive compounds.
• These findings support the use of banana peels, promoting further exploration of natural remedies, although clinical trials are needed.