PJB-2018-976
Chromatographic analyses of phytochemical constituents in aqueous extracts of root, nodules, and leaves of Asparagus africanus Lam: A comparative approach
Abubakar El-Ishaq
Abstract
Asparagus africanus Lam plant are used traditionally as a food supplement and medicine. Nevertheless, insignificant statistics is available about its composite phytochemicals. The aim of this study is to screen the root, nodules and leaves parts for the presence of bioactive phytochemicals. Analyses was carried out with the aid of Gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The obtained chromatograms and other spectra data were analysed for compounds identification, with help of NIST library. Findings revealed that steroidal saponins are mainly found in root and nodules while the leaves was devoid of such phytochemicals. Those phytochemicals are; sarsasapogenin, stigmasterol and spirostans. In conclusion, A. africanus root and nodules contains some potential steroidal compounds, which could explain the traditional uses of the root and nodules parts for medicinal purposes, however this finding needs further analytical approaches to confirm the acclaimed activities in health-related applications with respect to specific ailment.
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