Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Screening of Nigerian Indigenous Ocimum gratissimum Linn (Clove Scented Basil Leaves)

Fatima Jumare M.

Abstract


Phytochemical compounds are secondary metabolites produced by all plants in which some has medicinal uses. The phytochemical analysis of aqueous leaf extract of indigenous Ocimum gratissimum (Scent leaf) was investigated in the present study. Based on qualitative analysis, the results revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, coumarins, quinones, glycosides, and steroids while phenols and phlobatannins were absent. The quantitative analysis on saponins, alkaloids and flavonoids recorded mean results of 3.67 mg/100g, 2.03 mg/100g and 4.17 mg/100g respectively. This investigation suggested that Nigerian indigenous Ocimum gratissimum leaves are rich in phytochemical constituents which contributed to its medicinal uses. Therefore, the study justifies the use of scent leaf in Nigeria as a traditional medicine for treatment of various diseases.


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