Qualitative and Quantitative Determination of Phytochemicals In Aqueous Extract of Chrysophyllumalbidum Seed Kernel

The phytochemicals in aqueous extract of Chrysophyllumalbidum seeds kernel were determined qualitatively and quantitatively in this study with a view to assess the potentials of this kernels as food and medicine. Results of this research showed that the seed kernel extracts contained alkaloids, flav...

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Published in:Biosciences, biotechnology research Asia biotechnology research Asia, 2016-06, Vol.13 (2), p.1201-1206
Main Authors: Muhammad, Shamsu Adnan, Abubakar, S.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alkaloids
Cardiac glycosides
Flavonoids
Fruits
Glycosides
Herbal medicine
Phytochemicals
Saponins
Seeds
Tannins
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Summary:The phytochemicals in aqueous extract of Chrysophyllumalbidum seeds kernel were determined qualitatively and quantitatively in this study with a view to assess the potentials of this kernels as food and medicine. Results of this research showed that the seed kernel extracts contained alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, cardiac glycosides and saponins. Quantitatively, C.albidum seed kernelwas found to contain alkaloids (3.56g/100g),tannins (2.184g/100g), cardiac glycosides (1.88g/100g), saponins (0.24g/100g) and flavonoids (0.15g/100g). Thepresences of these phytochemicals suggest the potentials of the kernel of C.albidum for use as a neutraceutical.
ISSN:0973-1245
2456-2602
DOI:10.13005/bbra/2153