Assesment of Nutraceutical Profiles and FTIRS Analysis of Celosia argentea (L.) Aqueous Leave Extract

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1 Biotechnology Advanced Research Centre, Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Abuja, Nigeria.

2 Chemistry Advanced Research Centre, Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.

10.30476/tips.2024.104032.1257

Abstract

The movement of nutrients and metabolites changes constantly in various plant organs and tissues during growth and development. Celosia argentea, a common vegetable in West and Central Africa is commonly cultivated for decorative use in regions like Malaysia in the tropics and subtropics. The objective of this research is to analyze the FTIR profile spectrophotometry, phytochemicals, mineral composition, vitamins, Proximate, and in vitro antioxidant activities of Celosia argentea leaves aqueous extract. Standard procedures were used to conduct Qualitative and Quantitative phytochemical screening and spectra infrared profile analysis. Minerals were determined with an inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometer, while proximate and vitamins were analyzed using AOAC methods. The antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH method. The antioxidant activity is directly linked to the presence of hydroxyl groups in phenolic compounds. The phytochemical analysis showed that the aqueous leaf extract of Celosia argentea has a significant level of alkaloids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, and glycosides. Mineral analysis indicated a higher amount of calcium (375.14 mg/100 g) and a lower amount of Lead (0.08 mg/100 g). The scavenging activity of Celosia argentea against DPPH increased as the concentrations increased. The maximum scavenging activity of Celosia argentea was observed to be 93. 83% at a concentration of 0.5 mg/ml. Vitamins A, C, and E are found in substantial amounts, with vitamin E having the highest concentration at 201.54 mg/100 g DW. In summary, this study shows that Celosia argentea leaves have therapeutic benefits because of their bioactive compounds, proximate, Vitamins, and minerals. Celosia argentea has strong antioxidant properties & effective against oxidative harm.

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Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Volume 10, Issue 3
September 2024
Pages 223-234

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