Vol. 10, Issue 10 (2021)

Author(s):
Basava Prasad AR, Vignesh S, Chidanand DV, Arunkumar Anandraj and Baskaran N

Abstract:
The current study was conducted with germinated seeds of a Palmyra tree called Palmyra haustorium (PH). The nutritional, phytochemical, and antimicrobial assessment was performed to evaluate the pharmacological significance of Palmyra haustorium. Proximate analysis were performed and showed that it is a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber but negligible in fat content. It is a potential source of flavonoids, phenolics, and also ascorbic acid content which contributes to enhanced antioxidant activity. In the antimicrobial assay, the tested sample against different antibiotic disks showed a good inhibitory zone against Pseudomonas spp. Indicating that the sample can potentially inhibit Pseudomonas organism. The haemolytic assay performed with goat blood showed a lower haemolysis percentage which indicates that PH is suitable for consumption. The results depict that the germinated seed embryo of Palmyra palm possesses adequate macronutrients, phytochemicals, and antimicrobial activity that potentially act as nutraceuticals in enhancing the health condition of humans.