Phytochemical and Nutrient Evaluation of Tetracarpidium Conophorum (nigerian Walnut) Root
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Sample of Tetracarpidium conophorum root (Nigerian walnut) was analysed for phytochemical composition, Vitamins and Mineral constituents. Phytochemical screening and subsequent quantification revealed the presence of bioactive compounds. Tannin,0.545mg/g Saponin,10.705mg/g, Alkaloid,0.41mg/g, Oxalate,0.895mg/g, Phenols, 0.215mg/g. The mineral analysis revealed K,0.002mg/g, Ca,0.004mg/g, Na,0.002, Mg,0.105mg/g, Fe,0.004mg/g,Zn,0.000045, Mn, 0.000021mg/g, Cu, 0.00009mg/g, Cr,0.000029mg/g. Vitamin composition results showed that the plant roots contained Thiamine (B1) 0.002mg/g, Ascorbic acid (C)4.1mg/g, Riboflavin (B2) 0.004mg/g, Niacin,0.004mg/g ,Cyanocobalamin (B12) 0.001mg/g. The results proved that Tetracarpidium conophorum root could be a potential source of useful drugs formulation.
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