Investigating the Medicinal and Nutritional Values of Vitex Doniana Using Phytochemical Analysis Within the South-South Zone, Nigeria
Ogbeche Cecilia Agbo-Onyeche
Abstract
This study investigates the medicinal and nutritional values of vitex doniana. Fruits and vegetables have long been recognized as vital sources of dietary and micronutrients. Their intake is encouraged for the prevention and management of diseases, as well as for promoting overall health, due to their rich content of vitamins, fiber, minerals, and bioactive compounds. Providing in-depth information on the nutritional and medicinal properties of Vitex doniana the beneficial components found in its leaves, fruits, stems, roots, and bark becomes eminent. The study examined the phytochemical content and antimicrobial properties of methanolic and acetone extracts from the fruit, leaves, stems, bark and roots of Vitex doniana. The research has deepened ones understanding of Vitex doniana significance in health benefits and nutritional values. The study concludes with recommendations based on the findings and suggests areas for further research.
Keywords
Medicinal values
Nutritional Values
Vitex doniana
and Phytochemical analysis.
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and antimicrobial screening of the methanol and acetones extracts of vites doniana fruit
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(2015).
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the urban and pen urban poor. Food policy 28.221-235 (Google Scholar)
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food. Borne pathogens. Microbres 2, 258-261
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enterobacteriaceae Africa, J. Biotech. S (10)s 958-959
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plants. Biosa, disk 2 (1) 69-71
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38.513. (Google Scholar).
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of Vitex doniana.
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Organization. Genera pp. 199-205
World Health Organization (WHO) 2001. Grand guidelines for mythologies on research and
evaluation of traditional medicine
