Analysis of phytochemicals, minerals and in vitro antioxidant activities of Gongronema latifolium leaves
Journal Title: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 4
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Gongronema latifolium is primarily used as spice and vegetable as well as a herb in traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria, diabetes and hypertension. This study is aimed at providing in vitro laboratory knowledge on Gongronema latifolium leaves.Methods: Minerals were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer while phyto-nutrients were screened using standard laboratory procedures. 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)-radical scavenging and reducing power activities were determined spectrophotometrically. Usunobun Usunomena | Igwe V. Chinwe"Analysis of phytochemicals, minerals and in vitro antioxidant activities of Gongronema latifolium leaves" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-4 , June 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd87.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/biotechnology/87/analysis-of-phytochemicals-minerals-and-in-vitro-antioxidant-activities-of-gongronema-latifolium-leaves/usunobun-usunomena
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