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Phytochemical and Nutrient Evaluation of Spondias Mombin Leaves

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P.C. Njoku
Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
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M.I. Akumefula
Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
Published on: October 15, 2007
DOI 10.3923/pjn.2007.613.615
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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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Leaves, nutrient, phytochemical, Spondias Mombin

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Njoku, P., & Akumefula, M. (2007). Phytochemical and Nutrient Evaluation of Spondias Mombin Leaves. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 6(6), 613–615. https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2007.613.615
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