Abstract

Asia and Africa have always been grateful for their rich heritage and beautiful nature, which have evolved and been preserved over time. Among these natural beings is the Asian palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer L.), which has been around since the prehistoric era. People in the past used this palm as a writing material. According to Tamil literature, it has 801 different uses. Palmyraculture, or the plantation and use of palmyra for a sustainable and eco-friendly way to satisfy a self-sufficient living, has grown in importance in today's world of technology and research. It has emerged as a potential anti-microbial agent against various bacterial infection, particularly in the field of medicine. However, this perennial gift of nature has entered the world of nanotechnology, where it serves as a sustainable source to the green synthesis of many types of nanomaterials such as gold, silver, zinc-oxide, bimetallic NPs, and also nanocomposites, nanofilms, nano-fibrillated cellulose, and diverse its applications towards a challenging field known as “nanomedicine.” Furthermore, in this review, we have described various types of nanoparticles biogenically synthesized from different parts of Palmyra such as fruit, sap, toddy, leaves, sprout root, and seed, as well as their medical and other applications, their opportunities and challenges.

Keywords: Palmyra; Palmyraculture; Nanotechnology; Green Synthesis; Nanomaterials; Nanomedicines

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Citation

Citation: Paulraj Mosae Selvakumar., et al. “Palmyra Culture: An Insight into the Nano Medicines from Palmyra Palm (Borassus flabellifer L.)”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 5.11 (2021): 143-153.

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