Evaluation of Nutritional Values of Crude Extract of Abutilon nigrigiana Leaves

This research work evaluated the nutritional value of Abutilon nigrigiana leaves to ascertain its usage in herbal medicine. Crude extract of the leaves was screened to ascertain the various nutritional parameters that are present. Parameters like phytochemical composition, vitamins of interest, proximate composition, mineral contents as well as antinutrients composition. Results revealed the presence of phytopchemicals such as; Alkaloids (13.45±0.55), Saponins (9.32±0.64), Tannins (15.44±1.77), Phlobatannins (11.52±2.45), Cardiac glycosides (4.17±0.75), Flavonoids (10.40±1.22), Reducing compounds (11.42±0.81), Polyphenols (11.05±1.55) and Anthraquinone (11.66±2.43), vitamins; Retinol (30.37±0.06), Thiamine (29.69±1.03) and Ascorbic acid (54.32±0.23), proximate components; Total carbohydrate (35.96±0.27), Moisture (31.00±0.20), Crude fibre (10.73±0.31), Crude protein (10.54±0.33), Total ash (10.40±0.52) and Crude fat (1.37±0.05), mineral elements of significant quantity; Zinc (2.79 ± 0.01), Magnesium (2.02 ± 0.14), Calcium (1.09 ± 0.13), Potassium (0.95 ± 0.11) and Iron (0.76 ± 0.04), as well as antinutrients composition; Phytates (1.100±0.91), Tannins (0.014±0.12) and Total oxalates (1.320±1.45). This implies that the consumption of the leaves of Abutilon nigrigiana can help in treatment/management of inflammation as well as in the treatment of common ailments. It is a good medicinal plant that should be encourage in production of pharmaceutical products.