Evaluation of the chemical composition of Khaya grandifoliola and Ficus capensis

Dynamic Chiropractic

W. O. Okunowo¹  S. A. Ojokuku² 

[1] Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, P. M. B.12003, Lagos, Nigeria.;Department of Chemical Science, School of Science, Yaba College of Technology, P. M. B. 2011, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.

关键词: Ficus capensis;    Khaya grandifoliola;    minerals;    phytochemicals.;   

DOI  :  10.5897/JMPR10.220

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: MPA Media

【 摘 要 】

Proximate, phytochemicals and mineral elements compositions ofKhaya grandifoliola (Meliaceae)andFicus capensis(Moraceae)used to treat various types of ailments and diseases such as convulsion, stomach ache,respiratory disorders andthreatened abortion, in Nigeria and other African countries were analyzed. The Fresh samples ofK. grandifoliolaandF. capensisstem barks were bought from Mushin Herbal Market in Lagos, they were identified and authenticated. The barks of these plants were cut into pieces and oven dried at 45°C and ground to powdery form using Marlex Exceller grinder. The phytochemicals showed the presence of saponins, tanins, alkaloids, anthraquinones, flavonoids, reducing sugars and phlobatanins in these plants. Proximate analysis showed that carbohydrate and proteins were higher, 68.12 ± 0.34 and 8.13% inK. grandifoliolaand lower, 52.66 ± 0.02 and 3.63 ± 0.03% in Ficus capensis. The fiber and crude fat were higher, 16.38 ± 0.01 and 1.92 ± 0.01% in Ficus capensis and lower 3.05 ± 0.02 and 0.63 ± 0.01% inK. grandifoliola. Minerals such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron and manganese were higher inF. capensiscompared toK. grandifoliola. The results of this research indicated that the two plants parts have nutritional potentials that could provide the users with additional nutrients aside the conventional uses.

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