Phyto chemistry, Pharmacology and Nutraceutical Potential of Enset (Ensete ventricosum): A Review

• Published in: International Journal of Advance Research and Innovation Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 1 - 7
• Main Authors: Tesfaye, Azene, Guaide, Awoke, Melese, Meseretu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• ISSN: 2347-3258; 2347-3258
• DOI: 10.51976/ijari.431601

Enset (Ensete ventricosum) belongs to family Musaceae is a plant native to Ethiopia, it is often called false banana for its close resemblance to banana plant. Enset is drought-tolerant, multi-purpose crop which has been part of a sustainable cropping system with high agro-biodiversity in Ethiopia. It could improve food and health security in the country especially where other options is low. Enset plant contains starch and other minor/trace elements which contributes in its nutraceutical applications. Starch is major constituents of the plant and play crucial role in pharmaceutical activities including: Tablet binder and disintegrant, Pharmaceutical gelling agent, Sustained release agent. Nutrional values and major food products of enset, namely Koch, amicho and bulla along with medicinal values encompasses; anti-microbial, anti-nematodal diseases of humans, expel of placenta, healing bone fracture are some nutraceutical applications of enset.