Antioxidant potential, phytochemicals and minerals content of root extract of Physalis angulata.

Sambo, Misbahu

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“…Most of the inhabitants of the world rely chiefly on traditional medicine -which is largely of plant origin -for their primary healthcare needs [2] . As search for drugs of plant origin -so as to replace the synthetic ones which are proven to have adverse effect -is on the rise, many plants have been screened for the presence of phytochemicals as well as other nutritive components which qualify them to have different therapeutic activities [3] . In Nigeria, there are many plants that are used as medicine and (or) food.…”

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Antioxidant potential, phytochemicals, minerals and amino acids content of lemongrass (Cymbopogan citratus)

Sambo,

Jakwa,

Garba

2024

J Pharmacogn Phytochem

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The benefits of phytomedicine cannot be overemphasized. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a medicinal plant commonly explored in folk medicine for the treatment of diverse ailments. In this research, its antioxidant potential, phytochemicals, minerals and amino acids content were analyzed using standard methods. The results of the phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, cardiac glycosides and phenols. Minerals analysis shows that Lemongrass contains Copper, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Aluminium, Chromium, Calcium, Selenium, Lithium, Sodium and Potassium. It also contains Lead, Mercury and Cadmium within the permissible limits. The result also shows direct relationship between antioxidant activity and concentration of the plant extract. Amino acids analysis revealed that it contains non-essential amino acids and all the essential amino acids. These results suggest that Lemongrass may be utilized as an antioxidant, as well as, source of the aforementioned phytochemicals, minerals and amino acids whose essentiality to life is undoubted.

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