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Cardava banana (Musa sapientum Linn. Var. compressa) is one of the most important banana cultivars in the Philippines. The peel on the other hand, is usually wasted and left at the trash. There are recent studies showing that unripe banana peel contains tannins and leucocyanidin, which can accelerate and aide wound healing. The objectives of the study are to evaluate the anti-hemorrhagic effect of the different concentrations of Musa sapientum Linn. Var. Compressa (MSVC) extract using Duke's modified bleeding time and to determine whether there is a significant difference between the bleeding time before and after application of the Musa sapientum Linn. Var. Compressa (MSVC) extract in different concentrations; 100%, 75% and 50%. Extract of the unripe Musa sapientum Linn. Var. Compressa (MSVC) was taken from 24 kilograms collected peels that went through a drying process at 50 degrees celsius and 10% relative humidity (RH) using a Multi-Commodity Heat-Pump Dryer (MCHPD). Furthermore, to investigate the hemostatic potential of the Musa sapientum Linn. Var. Compressa (MSVC), the researchers used Duke's modified bleeding time method in measuring the bleeding time. 11 female Sparague Dawley rats at 19-122 grams were used in the experiment, the researchers noted the difference between the control group and the treatment group. 100%, 75%, and 50% sample extract concentration were used. The results were computed statistically using ANOVA and Post Hoc test which conclusively showed that 50% concentration has the most significant differences with a p-value of 0.009 as compared with other concentrations.

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