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Importance Of Utazi (gongronema Latifolium) And Nchuanwu (ocimum Gratissium) In Human Body
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The research work was focused on the possible vitamin composition of Utazi (Gongronema latifolium) and Nchuanwu (Ocimum gratissimum) leaf juice. Here, it was only the vitamin A and C that were scientifically tested for. Where upon, it was discovered that Utazi had 1.14mglml of vitamin A and 34:61mg1 100m1 of vitamin C, while Nchuanwu had 2.14mglm1 of vitamin A and 30.76mg1 100m1 of vitamin C. From the result gotten, it shows that Utazi and Nchanwu are good sources of vitamin A and C, with high industrial and medicinal prospects.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]In Southern part of Nigeria, the plant is called “effinrin-nia†by the
Yoruba,â€Nchuanwu†in Igbo, while in the Southern part of Nigeria, the
Hausa call it “Daidoyaâ€. (Effraim et al; 2002).Nutritional
importance of this plant centers on it’s usefulness as a seasoning
because of its aromatic flavor (C.N. Ezekwesili et at; 2004).Nchuanwu
in folk medicine, ocimum gratissimum is extensively used throughout
West Africa as a febrifuge, anti-malaria ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]In Southern part of Nigeria, the plant is called “effinrin-nia†by the
Yoruba,â€Nchuanwu†in Igbo, while in the Southern part of Nigeria, the
Hausa call it “Daidoyaâ€. (Effraim et al; 2002).Nutritional
importance of this plant centers on it’s usefulness as a seasoning
because of its aromatic flavor (C.N. Ezekwesili et at; 2004).Nchuanwu
in folk medicine, ocimum gratissimum is extensively used throughout
West Africa as a febrifuge, anti-malaria ... Continue reading---
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