A comparison of some chemical properties of Garcinia kola and hops for assessment of Garcinia brewing value

Ogu, E.O.; Agu, R. C.

doi:10.1016/0960-8524(95)00081-x

Cited by 22 publications

(13 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The latex or gum is used internally against gonorrhea, and applied externally on fresh wounds. The seeds prevent or relieve colic disorders or cure head or chest colds, suppressed cough and is often used in the treatment of Cirrhosis and hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) [4].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physico-Chemical and Nutritive Properties of Bitter Kola (Garcinia Kola)

EA¹

2013

J Nutr Food Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study evaluated the proximate composition, nutritive properties and phytochemical content of Bitter Kola. Colour, shape, texture, odour, flavour and colour of peeled seed were some of the physical properties observed. Carbohydrate (70.31%) was observed to be the most abundant biological molecule. The moisture content (9.28%) was significantly high (P<0.05) while Ash (4.17%), crude fiber (3.94%) ether extract/fat (1.03%) and crude protein (11.27%) were present in appreciable amounts. Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3 contents of the bitter kola were assayed. The mineral and phyto-chemical analysis revealed the nutritional and medicinal values of Bitter Kola. The levels of vitamin C, calcium, potassium and iron were significantly high (P<0.05). The phyto-chemical assay showed that tannin (0.347%), sapoium (0.680%), phytic acid (0.550%), phenol (0.163%), Trypsin inhibitor (2.737Tu/g), sterol (0.093%), flavonoid (2.130%), Alkaloid (0.433%), oxalate (0.433%), caffeine (0.607%) and Hydrogen cyanide (1.347 mg/kg) were present in significant amounts. These results suggest that Bitter Kola possess nutritional and healthy benefits.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physico-Chemical and Nutritive Properties of Bitter Kola (Garcinia Kola)

EA¹

2013

J Nutr Food Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Although G. kola seeds are used as food, there are strong prospects for using a seed extract of G. kola as a substitute for hop extracts in the brewing industries because of chemical similarities in these products [9]. The anti-microbial properties of the seed extract are valuable in controlling Candida vini and Lactobacillus delbruckii that cause beer spoilage [7].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of pre-sowing and incubation treatment on germination ofGarcinia kola(Heckel) seeds

Nzegbule¹,

Mbakwe²

2001

Fruits

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Effect of pre-sowing and incubation treatment on germination of Garcinia kola (Heckel) seeds. Abstract-Introduction. Garcinia kola, a multipurpose fruit tree, produces fruit, seeds, roots and stem which are extensively used in Nigeria, Ghana and other West African countries for dental care. Cultivation of this fruit tree is limited because of poor seed germination. Our study therefore aimed at improving seed germination properties which will promote cultivation of G. kola by rural farmers. Materials and methods. Seeds taken from a single tree of G. kola were treated with cold water (22°C), hot water (60 °C) and gibberelic acid (0.5 g × L-1) for various lengths of time. They were then put to incubate in sterilized river sand or a thick transparent polyethylene bag to evaluate the capacities of seed to be germinated under such conditions. In addition, the seed moisture content at harvest was also reduced to various levels before incubation in polyethylene bags to determine the critical moisture rate necessary for seeds to germinate. Results. The seeds incubated in the river sand without any treatment before sowing had an average time of germination of 71.2 d and a total percentage of germination of 28% whereas those incubated in polyethylene bags had an average time of germination of 25.8 d and a total percentage of germination of 62%. The cold water treatment, irrespective of the incubation method, did not significantly affect either the mean germination time or the total germination percentage. However, it significantly reduced the spreading out of the seed germination to 5.4 d. The seed pretreatment with gibberelic acid prolonged at the same time the average time of germination and the spreading out of the germination. The seed water content at harvest (50.4%) allowed the best rate of seed germination and the shortest spreading out of the germination period. Conclusion. The pretreatment of freshly harvested seeds with cold water followed by an incubation in a thick transparent polyethylene bag proved most effective in enhancing the germination of G. kola seeds. This procedure has to be recommended to promote the cultivation of this species. Nigeria / Garcinia kola / plant propagation / seed / germination / germinability / seed treatment Effet des traitements avant semis et des techniques d'incubation sur la germination de graines de Garcinia kola (Heckel).

show abstract

“…The seeds are also used in folk medicine, many herbal formulations and have potential therapeutic benefits due to the activity of their flavonoids and other bioactive compounds [5,6,7,8,9,10,11]. The potential utilization of Garcinia kola in brewing operations as hop substitutes in lager beer brewing has also been reported [12] Dosunmu & Johnson, 1995, [13,14,15]. These applications require only the pulp while the hull is discarded.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Therapeutic Effects of Viscum album Combined with Garcinia kola against CCL4 Induced Liver Injury in Albino Rats

Emeji

Gabriel

Ndokiari

2019

AJBGMB

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study was aimed at evaluating the efficacy of Viscum album (mistletoe) and Garcinia kola seed (bitter kola) in treating Rat liver against CCl4-induced liver injury. Mistletoe and bitter Kola are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various disorders, including hepatic disorders. Biochemical parameters and histological structure were assessed and used as a measure of the therapeutic potential of the herbs against CCl4 induced liver injury. The experimental animals (15 male wistar albino rats) weighing between 100-120 g were randomly divided into three (3) groups. Each group comprised 5 rats and was labeled as group 1, 2 or 3. Group 1 (negative control) animals were administered saline orally daily for 6 weeks (1 ml volume per kg body weight) while group 2 (CCl4 group) animals were administered CCl4 mixed with olive oil as vehicle in 1:1 ratio (3 ml/kg body weight). Group 3 represented the treatment group with extracts of the two herbal plants (250 mg/kg daily). The combination of the herbal extracts administered orally for 6weeks showed a significant decrease (P<0.05) in serum protein, albumin, total bilirubin and conjugated bilirubin concentrations and in serum activities of AST, ALT, ALP and GGT compared with CCl4-induced increases in concentrations or activities of the aforementioned biochemical parameters. Histological examination of the liver of CCl4–treated rats with the combined herbal extracts showed less destruction of liver architecture in comparison to the group induced with CCl4 only. The results indicated that the combination herbal extracts investigated (mistletoe and bitter kola) had therapeutic effect against CCL4-induced liver injury when used either in combination and this effect could be due to the phytochemicals present in the herbs.

show abstract

A comparison of some chemical properties of Garcinia kola and hops for assessment of Garcinia brewing value

Cited by 22 publications

References 4 publications

Physico-Chemical and Nutritive Properties of Bitter Kola (Garcinia Kola)

Physico-Chemical and Nutritive Properties of Bitter Kola (Garcinia Kola)

Effect of pre-sowing and incubation treatment on germination ofGarcinia kola(Heckel) seeds

Therapeutic Effects of Viscum album Combined with Garcinia kola against CCL4 Induced Liver Injury in Albino Rats

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About