Phytochemical analysis, mineral composition and in vitro  antioxidant activities of Celosia argentea leaves

Usunomena Usunobun; Ekpemupolo I. Samuel

doi:10.14419/ijsw.v4i1.6064

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Phytochemical analysis, mineral composition and in vitro antioxidant activities of Celosia argentea leaves

Authors:

Usunomena Usunobun | Ekpemupolo I. Samuel

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Scientific World Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.19-22

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001388296

pISSN:

2307-9037

DOI:

10.14419/ijsw.v4i1.6064

Keywords:

Celosia argentea

Abstract:

 Background: Celosia argentea, a traditional vegetable in West and Central Africa is widely grown for ornamental purpose in the tropics and subtropics such as in Malaysia. The aim of this study is to determine phytochemicals, mineral composition and in vitro antioxidant activities of Celosia argentea leaves.Methods: Qualitative phytochemical screening was carried out using standard procedures, Mineral analysis was carried out using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) while antioxidant potential, free radical scavenging and reducing power scavenging activity were also carried out.Results: The phytochemical composition revealed the presence of active ingredients such as glycosides, steroids, Saponins, Phenols, Flavonoids, and alkaloids while mineral analysis showed higher concentration in calcium (295mg/100g) and least concentration in chromium (0.85mg/100g). Other minerals and their concentrations includes magnesium (122.53mg/100g), potassium (128.33mg/100g), sodium (71.32mg/100g), iron (35.16mg/100g), zinc (5.42mg/100g), copper (2.18mg/100g), manganese (1.86mg/100g). Moreover, DPPH (2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging activity and reducing power activity of Celosia argentea increased as the concentration increases.Conclusion: The present study reveals therapeutic potential of Celosia argentea leaves due to its bioactive compounds and minerals. Also, Celosia argentea possess powerful antioxidant activity and can therefore offer good protection against oxidative damage.

Article Details

Phytochemical analysis, mineral composition and in vitro antioxidant activities of Celosia argentea leaves

Authors: Usunomena Usunobun | Ekpemupolo I. Samuel

Publisher: Science Publishing Corporation

Journal: International Journal of Scientific World Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.19-22

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2016

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001388296

pISSN: 2307-9037

DOI: 10.14419/ijsw.v4i1.6064

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Authors:

Usunomena Usunobun | Ekpemupolo I. Samuel

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Scientific World Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.19-22

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001388296

pISSN:

2307-9037

DOI:

10.14419/ijsw.v4i1.6064