Nutritional prospect of an aphrodisiac Microdermis keayana

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dc.contributor.authorOdesanmi, Omolola Selina
dc.contributor.authorOjokuku, Sikiru Abiola
dc.contributor.authorApena, Akinkunmi
dc.contributor.authorBikomo, O Ewenodere
dc.contributor.authorLawal, Ridwan Abiodun
dc.date.accessioned2019-09-16T12:27:40Z
dc.date.available2019-09-16T12:27:40Z
dc.date.issued2012-03
dc.description.abstractMicrodermis keayana (MK) (Pandacene) is ubiquitous to Southern Nigeria. It is used as aphrodisiac, to boost libido, induce erection, increase sperm counts and as fertility–enhancing agent. This study investigated the proximate, phytochemical and mineral compositions of MK root. The sample was obtained from Mushin herbal market in Lagos. It was identified and authenticated and cut into small pieces, sun dried for 7 days and ground to powder using Marlex Exceller grinder and stored in an airtight container. Proximate, phytochemical and mineral compositions were determined using standard protocols. Data were analyzed using student T test and were reported as means ± SEM of three determinations. The phytochemicals identified include alkaloids, cardiac glycoside, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, phlobatannins, terpenoids and sterols. Proximate analysis gave an energy value of 282 ± 0.74 g calorie, 40.84 ± 0.95% carbohydrates, 20.66 ± 0.05% proteins, 27.59 ± 0.97% fiber and 4.36 ± 0.06 of fats. The root contains 458.8 ± 5.44 ppm of Magnesium, 216.52 ± 1.21 ppm of potassium, and 41.4 ± 0.99 ppm of calcium. Values for iron and zinc were 5.62 ± 0.48 and 28.29 ± 0.09 ppm, respectively. Lead and cadmium were not detected, an indication of safety from contamination. The high content of nutrient may account in part for the associated aphrodisiac property.en_US
dc.identifier.citationOS Odesanmi, SA Ojokuku, A Apena, OE Bikomo, RA Lawal Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 6 (7), 1187-1190fen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5551
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAcademic Journalsen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES::Chemistry::Biochemistryen_US
dc.subjectMicrodermis keayanaen_US
dc.subjectaphrodisiacen_US
dc.subjectphytochemicalsen_US
dc.subjectmicronutrientsen_US
dc.subjectmacronutrientsen_US
dc.titleNutritional prospect of an aphrodisiac Microdermis keayanaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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