P.C. Njoku
Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
M.I. Akumefula
Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Sample of Spondias Mombin leaves was analyzed for the phytochemical composition, vitamins and minerals constituents. Phytochemical screening and subsequent quantification revealed the presence of bioactive compounds tannins 3.82%; Saponins 7.60%; Flavonoids 3.00%, alkaloids 6.00% and phenols 1.00%. Vitamin results showed the plant leaves contained ascorbic acid 19.35mg100-1g; Niacin 3.75mg100-1g. Riboflavin 0.25 mg100-1g and Thiamine 0.05 mg100-1g. Mineral analysis revealed in the plant leaves, K 2.55%, Mg 0.3045%, Na 0.100%, Ca, 1.310% and P, 0.200%. The results proved spondias mombin as a potential source of useful drugs formulation and feed stuff for ruminants as presently used in some African countries.
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P.C. Njoku and M.I. Akumefula, 2007. Phytochemical and Nutrient Evaluation of Spondias Mombin Leaves. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 6: 613-615.
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2007.613.615
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2007.613.615
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2007.613.615
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2007.613.615