Study on Phytochemical and Elemental Analysis of Acalypha wilkesiana Leaf

Abstract

The study is designed to investigate the phytochemical and elemental constituent of A. wilkesiana obtained from Maiduguri, Nigeria. The Phytochemical examination of A. wilkesiana aqueous leaf extract revealed a significant amount of carbohydrates, tannins, and flavonoids, as well as a moderate quantity of phlobatannins and saponins. A little amount of Terpenes and Steroids, as well as alkaloids and cardiac glycosides. There were no anthraquinone derivatives found. Chloride, sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese were found in substantial amounts in the elemental analysis, but no cadmium or lead were found.

As a result, it may be inferred that A. wilkesiana's aqueous leaf extract includes pharmacologically beneficial active principles constituents. As a result, the aqueous leaf extract may play an important role in both health and disease.