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Comprehensive Evaluation of the Proximate, Phytochemical, Mineral and Ascorbic Acid Composition of Ocimum gratissimum Leaves

Abdul Dimeji Ishola
Monsurat Olajide
Oluwafunmilola Dorcas Ogundipe
Abdulhakeem Dapo Olasupo
Shola Hezekiah Awodeji
Olusegun Olafimihan Ogundiran
Oluseye Gbadebo Olasunkanmi
Ismail Kolawole Odetayo
Rasidat Adenike Tairu
Bolanle Mary Olawoye
Usman Oladayo Afolabi
Lateefah Olanike Adebayo
Monsurat Alarape Rahimi

2026Open accessOsun State University

Abstract

The leaves of Ocimum gratissimum are used as vegetables with medicinal properties. An analysis of the nutrient, phytochemical, mineral, and ascorbic acid components of Ocimum gratissimum leaves is conducted. The fresh leaves of Ocimum gratissimum were collected, processed, and analysed for proximate analysis, preliminary qualitative phytochemical screening, quantitative phytochemical analysis, minerals, and ascorbic acid using standard methods.

Research topics

Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
Diverse Scientific Research Studies
Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection

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DOI: 10.38124/ijisrt/26aug1232

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