Effect of “Uchakiri”(Vitex doniana),“Uturukpa” (Pterocarpus santalinoides) and “Ewa” (Solanum americanum) Methanoic Extract on Iron Status of Rats

Background: Iron deficiency anaemia is a hidden hunger which can affect at every stage of human development especially pregnant women and children.
 Aim: The study was carried out to ascertain the effect “ewa”, “uturukpa” “uchakiri” on iron status rat.
 Methods: vegetables were purchased from Oriemba market Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area Enugu State. trimmed, washed with deionized water drained. ground using electric blender. Methanolic extraction done modified method. All analysis standard method.
 Results: results obtained 2.67-3.52 mg iron, 0.52-0.89 copper, 1.56-7.43 zinc, 2.42-120.70 calcium 10.16-39.10 magnesium, 68.80-90.40 potassium. mean serum ferritin, haemoglobin, packed cell volume RBC all increased gradually after consumption leaves extract.
 Conclusion: result showed that ethanol leaf extract Vitex doniana, “ewa” posseses anti-anemic potentials are capable reducing risk anemia society.