ABSTRACT The phytochemical screening of Portulaca oleracea leaf was carried out using standard analytical procedures. The result reveal that alkaloids and saponins were highly present, tannin, flavonoids and cardiac glycoside were tracely present. This may be the reason for the used of Portulaca oleracea leaf in herbal medicine. The result of the analysis is discussed….
ABSTRACT The quantitative phytochemical analysis of the leaves of Tapinanthus bangwensis plant was carried out using standard analytical procedures. The results revealed the presence of the bioactive components in varying concentrations as follows: Flavonoid (20.025 ± 0.035 mg/100g), tannins (5.153 ± 3.644 mg/100g), alkaloids (4.225 ± 0.035 mg/100g), phenols (2.116 ± 0.148 mg/100g). saponins (1.265…
ABSTRACT Extracts and powders produced from the leaves of two indigenous vegetables – ‘atama’ (Heinsia crinata) and ‘uchakoro’ (Vitex doniana) were evaluated. Four groups of processes were applied on the vegetables to obtain the samples: blanching, oven drying and milling; oven drying and milling; steam blanching, wet-milling, filtration, and fermentation; fermentation, wet-milling and filtration. After,…
ABSTRACT Estimation of macro mineral content of Citrullus lanatus peel was determine using standard analytical procedure. The concentration of the macro mineral were Phosphorus (P) (15.110 0.0012 mg/100g), Potassium (K) (36.770 0.043 mg/100g), Calcium (Ca) (55.213 0.451 mg/100g) and Sodium (Na) (70.860 0.511 mg/100g). From the result obtained from the study it shows that Citrullus…
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the effect of effect of the administration of crud extract of Costus afer on some heamatological parameters of male albino wistar rats exposed to arsenic trioxide. Twenty (20) male albino wistar rats weighing 80 – 160g were randomly assigned five groups of 4 rats each. Group…
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the effect of ethanolic extract of Morinda citrifolia on the hematological parameter (RBC, PLT, HB, PCV and MCHC) of male albino wistar rats exposed to arsenic trioxide. The animals were randomly assigned into five groups of four (4) rats each. Groups 1 served as the normal…
ABSTRACTS The aim of this study was to determine the mineral content of Xanthosoma sagittifolium treated with leaf extract of Alchornea laxiflora. The analysis was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed the following; For test sample : Iron (Fe)(8.56 ± 0.008 mg/kg), Copper (Cu)(14.19 ± 0.120mg/kg), Manganese (Mn)(0.87 ±…
ABSTRACT This study was aimed at determining the magnesium and phosphorus composition of snail shell. Standard analytical methods were employed in carryout the analysis. The result of the study revealed the following concentrations for magnesium; sample A (18.215 mg/100g), sample B (22.441 mg/100g), Sample C (35.892 mg/100g), sample D (11.810 mg/100g). while the concentration of…
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the antinutrient composition of Ginetum africanum. Standard analytical methods were being employed in carrying out the analysis. The result of the study revealed the following: phytate (0.794 ± 0.099 mg/100g), tannins (1.042 ± 0.018 mg/100g), HCN (1.2105 ± 0.137) and Oxalate (3.361 ± 0.496 mg/100g). It…
This project is about the Antinutrient analysis of garlic (Allium sativum), It is suitable for final year research project work for both Polytechnic and University Undergraduate. The project is made up of 5 chapters, well arranged and have been properly vetted by qualified lecturers and presented in accredited recognized tertiary institutions ABSTRACT Antinutritional factors…