Mineral and phenolic compositions, antioxidant activity and GC-MS analysis of the leaves of Anchomanes difformis (Blume) Engl. from Côte d’Ivoire

The main objective of this study is to contribute the valuation Anchomanes difformis, a plant whose leaves are used for its oxytocic effect at end pregnancy and use in treatment rheumatism Côte d'Ivoire. X-ray fluorescence spectrometer assay showed that difformis contain (mg / 100g): K 2061; P 315.2; Ca 1268; Na 206.9; Mg 653.8; Fe 116.4; Cu 0.79; Zn 10.03 Mn 68.59. quantitative spectrophotometric analysis phenolic compounds hydromethanolic crude extract made it possible determine contents total polyphenols (6.12 mg EAG g), flavonoids EC condensed tannins (0.637%) hydrolyzable (0.312%). evaluation antioxidant activity, measured by spectrophotometry against stable free radical DPPH, revealed (0.598 ml) less effective than vitamin C (0.032 taken as reference. GC-MS existence several compounds, presence which would be responsible therapeutic virtues difformis.