Abstract
The banana plant is one of the oldest known medicinal plants and most widely grown fruit crop in the world that are used to cure a number of diseases or infections. This review begins with a short history of the banana plant along with its nutritional composition and bioactive compounds. As per the nutritional composition, it recommended as a rich source of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, essential for human health. The banana plant contains several bioactive compounds, such as phenolic compounds, phytosterols and carotenoids, which help reduce the risk of diseases. Therefore, this review paper provides brief information about the nutritional composition and bioactive components of the banana plant.