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Proximate, Phytochemicals and Phyto Quantitative Analysis of Ocimum gratissimum
| العنوان: | Proximate, Phytochemicals and Phyto Quantitative Analysis of Ocimum gratissimum |
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| المؤلفون: | Hamza, Ahmad Balarabe, Mada, Sanusi Bello, Usman, Jafar, Muhammad, Surajo Umar, Hadi, Usman Abubakar, Abdullahi, Buhari |
| المصدر: | Continental J. Applied Sciences, 19(1), 95-105, (2024-03-28) |
| بيانات النشر: | Continental J. Applied Sciences |
| سنة النشر: | 2024 |
| المجموعة: | Zenodo |
| الوصف: | Medicinal plants are essential for human health and are a significant aspect of traditional medicine in many developing countries. Among these plants, Ocimum gratissimum Linn. is notable for its multifaceted applications in treating various infections and culinary uses. This study aims to explore the nutritional composition and phytochemical properties of Ocimum gratissimum leaves collected from Gusau, Nigeria. Proximate analysis showed that Ocimum gratissimum is rich in crude protein (26.52%), carbohydrates (21.73%), and crude lipids (16.25%), making it a valuable dietary supplement. Furthermore, the plant exhibited moderate levels of crude fiber (15.06%), ash content (12.98%), and moisture (7.46%), suggesting potential health benefits such as improved digestion and mineral supplementation. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of several bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, and glycosides. These compounds contribute to the therapeutic properties of the plant, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. The abundance of flavonoids and alkaloids highlights the medicinal potential of Ocimum gratissimum. Quantitative phytochemical analysis revealed significant levels of flavonoids (0.28%) and alkaloids (0.29%) in Ocimum gratissimum. These findings support the plant's pharmacological significance and its potential as a natural source of antioxidants for therapeutic applications. The plant possesses noteworthy nutritional and phytochemical attributes, making it a promising candidate for both culinary use and medicinal purposes. The diverse bioactive compounds of this substance suggest potential health benefits, highlighting the need for further research to fully understand its therapeutic potential. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article in journal/newspaper |
| اللغة: | unknown |
| Relation: | https://zenodo.org/communities/sedinstapsc; https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10907268; https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10907269; oai:zenodo.org:10907269 |
| DOI: | 10.5281/zenodo.10907269 |
| الاتاحة: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10907269 |
| Rights: | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess ; Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International ; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.C3062D69 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
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