Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of Musa Balbisiana bract extract

Abstract

This study evaluates the antioxidant potential of methanolic extract of Musa balbisiana bracts by measuring total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and DPPH radical-scavenging activity. The extract showed concentration-dependent antioxidant activity, with an IC50 value of 99.59 μg/mL, while TPC and TFC were 10.91 mg GAE/g and 19.60 mg QE/g, respectively. The findings suggest that Musa balbisiana bracts are a promising source of natural antioxidant compounds with potential applications in functional foods, nutraceuticals, food preservation, and pharmaceutical research.