Research Journal of Phytochemistry1819-34712151-6081Science International10.3923/rjphyto.2014.9.15Pouzolzia hirta Linn.]]>PrasadK. ChandraDeepak BishtG. 1201481The minerals, antioxidants and nutrients composition of Pouzolzia hirta
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The rhizomes of Pouzolzia hirta (Urticaceae) were collected from Pithoragarh
District, Uttaranchal, India and authentic identification was done at B.S.I.
Dehradun. The fine rhizomes powder so obtained was used for further nutrients,
antioxidants and minerals analysis. The plant rhizomes contain β-carotene,
vitamin C, phenolics and tannins (22.77, 108.40, 230.59 and 1663.84 mg 100 g-1),
respectively. The rhizomes have been found rich in nutrients such as crude protein,
carbohydrate and crude fiber (4.24, 36.52 and 12.35 g 100 g-1), respectively.
The rhizomes of the plant have also been found rich in minerals such as Na,
K, Ca, S, P, Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn (157.69, 4106.36, 178.42, 464.06, 216.32, 83.04,
8.49, 3.61 and 16.68 mg 100 g-1), respectively. The plants rhizomes
powder mixed with wheat and maize flours are used traditionally to make chapatti.
In this investigation the plant rhizomes are found as good alternative source
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