Open AccessProximate and Mineral Composition, Phytochemical Analysis, and Antioxidant Activity of Fig Trees (Ficus spp.) Leaf Powder
Author(s) -
C. O. Osowe,
O. P. A. Olowu,
Olufemi Adesanya Adu,
Olugbenga David Oloruntola,
Clifford Adinma Chineke
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asian journal of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-3698
DOI - 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v9i130206
Subject(s) - ficus , carica , moraceae , botany , phytochemical , biology , traditional medicine , medicine
Aim: This study aims to analyse and characterise the leaf powder of Ficus carica, Ficus exasperata, and Ficus thonningii.
Methodology: Ficus carica, Ficus exasperata, and Ficus thonningii leaf powder were analysed quantitatively for proximate, phytochemicals, minerals, and antioxidant activity.
Results: The ash, crude protein, and nitrogen free extract concentration were significantly (P 0.05) than F. exasperata leaf powder. The 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate value was higher (P<0.05) in Fiscus exasperata leaf powder than F. carica and F. thonningii. However, the value of vitamin c was higher (P<0.05) in Ficus carica, compared to the rest F. species.
Conclusion: This study reveals that the leaf powder of F. carica, F. exasperata, and F. thonningii contains a significant number of minerals and phytochemicals with high antioxidant activity and could be employed as a natural feed supplement in animal nutrition.