Phytochemical and Proximate Determinations of Dissotis rotundifolia (Sm.) Triana Leaf

C.A. Ezeabara¹ , C.M. Ezema² , W.C. Anyanele³

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Vol.8 , Issue.11 , pp.47-53, Nov-2022

Online published on Nov 30, 2022

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Abstract :
Dissotis rotundifolia (Sm.) Triana is a member of the Melastomaceae family that comprises the tropical and subtropical plants. The phytochemical and proximate composition of the plant leaf was investigated using standard laboratory procedures. The level of significance was measured using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Cardiac glycosides (5.65±0.44%) were the major active chemical component present in the leaf of D. rotundifolia while steroids were absent. Considerable high levels of alkaloids, anthraquinone glycosides, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins and terpenes were also detected in this plant part. Fat content (72.53±0.49%) was the highest nutrient found whereas ash (4.10±1.05%) was the least. Based on the findings of this study, the use of the leaves of this plant as food and drug in ethnomedicine is therefore, recommended. Moreover, D. rotundifolia leaf extracts could be regarded as good source of alkaloids, anthraquinone glycosides, cardiac glucosides, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins and terpenes.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Plant leaf, Medicinal plant, Plant extracts, Natural drug, Cardiac glycosides, Crude protein

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