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Domestication test: effects of the cultivation area on physico-chemical characteristics of the leaves of two morphotypes of Lippia multiflora Moldenke (Verbenaceae) cultivated in Côte d’Ivoire
Article number
1358_4
Pages
27 – 36
Language
English
Abstract
The phytochemical screening and mineral analyses of two morphotypes of Lippia multiflora cultivated in three localities of Côte d’Ivoire such as Bondoukou (Bdk), Béoumi (Bmi) and Korhogo (Krg) were carried out.
The aims of this study were to provide information on the therapeutic and nutritional values of this herbal tea according to the plant origin.
Results showed presence of bioactive compounds like alkaloids, tannins and flavonoids in the extracts.
All of the extracts were rich in condensed tannins.
Concerning flavonoids, flavone had high values in extracts from Bondoukou and Béoumi while the highest levels of flavanols were found in extracts from Korhogo.
Essentials minerals like calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe) were present in leaves and extracts.
In addition, the levels of both of this mineral in extract were below the maximum level permissible suggested by World Health Organization (1989). We noted also the variability of both components according the cultivation areas.
The presence of phytochemical components and mineral elements in the aqueous extracts of Lippia multiflora contribute to their therapeutics application in medicinal practices and their nutritional importance.
However, the variability among the phytochemical profiles of samples from different areas express their different medicinal, pharmacologic and nutritional properties.
The aims of this study were to provide information on the therapeutic and nutritional values of this herbal tea according to the plant origin.
Results showed presence of bioactive compounds like alkaloids, tannins and flavonoids in the extracts.
All of the extracts were rich in condensed tannins.
Concerning flavonoids, flavone had high values in extracts from Bondoukou and Béoumi while the highest levels of flavanols were found in extracts from Korhogo.
Essentials minerals like calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe) were present in leaves and extracts.
In addition, the levels of both of this mineral in extract were below the maximum level permissible suggested by World Health Organization (1989). We noted also the variability of both components according the cultivation areas.
The presence of phytochemical components and mineral elements in the aqueous extracts of Lippia multiflora contribute to their therapeutics application in medicinal practices and their nutritional importance.
However, the variability among the phytochemical profiles of samples from different areas express their different medicinal, pharmacologic and nutritional properties.
Authors
F. Kané, K.S. Brou, Y. Djina, T.J. Gonnety
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