Effect of “Uchakiri”(Vitex doniana),“Uturukpa” (Pterocarpus santalinoides) and “Ewa”  (Solanum americanum) Methanoic Extract  on Iron Status of Rats

N. N. Umerah; U. V. Okolie; G. N. Onyeji; N. M. Oly-Alawuba; C. L. Egbuogu; P. C. Nwani; C. S. Ugwu

doi:10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i11599

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Effect of “Uchakiri”(Vitex doniana),“Uturukpa” (Pterocarpus santalinoides) and “Ewa” (Solanum americanum) Methanoic Extract on Iron Status of Rats

N. N. Umerah, U. V. Okolie, G. N. Onyeji, N. M. Oly-Alawuba, C. L. Egbuogu, P. C. Nwani, C. S. Ugwu

Asian Food Science Journal · pp. 71–80 · Published 16 Nov 2022

10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i11599

Abstract

Background: Iron deficiency anaemia is a hidden hunger which can affect at every stage of human development especially pregnant women and children. Aim: The study was carried out to ascertain the effect of “ewa”, “uturukpa” and “uchakiri” on iron status of rat. Methods: The vegetables were purchased from Oriemba market Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The vegetables were trimmed, washed with deionized water and drained. The vegetables were ground using electric blender. Methanolic extraction was done using a modified method. All the analysis were carried out using a standard method. Results: The results obtained were 2.67-3.52 mg iron, 0.52-0.89 mg copper, 1.56-7.43 mg zinc, 2.42-120.70 mg calcium 10.16-39.10 mg magnesium, and 68.80-90.40 mg potassium. The mean serum ferritin, haemoglobin, packed cell volume and RBC all increased gradually after consumption of leaves extract. Conclusion: The result showed that ethanol leaf extract of Vitex doniana, “ewa” and “uturukpa” posseses anti-anemic potentials that are capable of reducing the risk of iron deficiency anemia in the society.

Anaemia Vitex doniana Pterocarpus santalinoides Solanum americanum vegetables iron

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N. N. Umerah, U. V. Okolie, G. N. Onyeji, N. M. Oly-Alawuba, C. L. Egbuogu, P. C. Nwani, C. S. Ugwu (2022). Effect of “Uchakiri”(Vitex doniana),“Uturukpa” (Pterocarpus santalinoides) and “Ewa” (Solanum americanum) Methanoic Extract on Iron Status of Rats. Asian Food Science Journal , 71–80. https://doi.org/10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i11599

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N. N. Umerah — Department of Food Science and Technology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria.
U. V. Okolie — Department of Nursing Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria.
G. N. Onyeji — Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo, Nigeria.
N. M. Oly-Alawuba — Department of Nutrition and Dietectics, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
C. L. Egbuogu — Department of Food Science and Technology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria.
P. C. Nwani — Department of Food Science and Technology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria.
C. S. Ugwu — Department of Food Science and Technology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria.

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