Determination of Mineral Contents of Blighia Unijugata Leaves

Mineral composition of Blighia unijugata leaves was investigated using spectrophotometric methods. The results recorded the concentrations (mg/100g) of the minerals as calcium (66.20±0.01), potassium (62.12±0.02), magnesium (60.20±0.09), phosphorus (33.72±0.02), iron (22.44 ±0.01), sodium (14.33± 0.02), zinc (12.47±0.03) and manganese (2.15± 0.01). The results showed high concentrations of calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus indicating that fresh leaves of Blighia unijugata could be rich in those minerals. Hence, Blighia unijugata plant could be considered as a medicinal plant containing inborn potentially active ingredients used to cure diseases or relieve pains due to its mineral potentials.

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