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Vol.4 , No. 1, Publication Date: Jan. 11, 2018, Page: 1-6
| [1] | Mgbojikwe Anthony Chukwuka, Agricultural Extension and Management Department, Federal College of Forestry, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria. |
The medicinal properties of different parts of Solanum aethiopica was studied. Phytochemical analysis was carried out on the various parts of the plant using a standard method. Result revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, resins and glycosides. Isolation and tentative identification of active principles was attempted using thin layer chromatography; alkaloids identified are cephaeline and emetine; saponins is β-hederin; flavonoids are hyperoside, chlorogenic acid, kaempferol arabinoside. Atomic absorption spectrophotometric method was used to identify the mineral elements present in the various plant parts and showed the presence of sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. All plant parts had a pH 7.
Keywords
Solanum aethiopica, Alkaloids, Saponins, Flavonoids, Tannins, Resins, Glycosides
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