Control of hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemia and hyperketonaemia by aqueous extract of Dioscorea dumetorum tuber

Nimenibo-Uadia, Rachel

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“…In Nigeria, the tuber is used in treating diabetes. The efficacy of the aqueous extract of D. dumetorum in reducing blood glucose, lipids and ketones in diabetic animals has been reported by Nimenibo-Uadia (2003). This study was designed with the aim of discovering nutritional and nutraceutical potentials of this underutilized tuber by investigating its proximate, mineral and phytochemical composition.…”

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Proximate, Mineral and Phytochemical Composition of Dioscorea dumetorum Pax

Nimenibo-Uadia¹,

Oriakhi²

2017

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

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Proximate, mineral and phytochemical composition of Dioscorea dumetorum tubers was investigated using standard procedures. Proximate analysis included in g% dry weight: crude protein (6.44 ± 0.32), crude fat (0.75 ± 0.04), crude fibre (15.00 ± 0.56), total ash (3.45 ± 0.20) and a moisture content of 70.04 ± 2.37 g% wet weight. A low value of 19.36% was recorded for total carbohydrate and 109.95 kcal/100g as calorific content. Mineral analysis revealed this order in concentration K>Mg>Na>Ca>Fe>Mn>Cu>Zn>P. Potassium and magnesium levels were 17,036.00 and 1,630.50 ppm respectively. Phytochemical screening of the tuber revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins and cardiac glycosides. Tannins and anthraquinones were not detected. The results justify the medicinal use of the tuber and suggest it could contribute to the nutrition of man and animal. Its low calorific content may be beneficial to dieters. © JASEM https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v21i4.18

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Proximate, Mineral and Phytochemical Composition of Dioscorea dumetorum Pax

Nimenibo-Uadia¹,

Oriakhi²

2017

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

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“…The plant has both the wild and cultivated species. The wild one could be found in bushes, uncultivated lands and jungles, in most part of the tropic Africa, sometimes used for arrow poison [14], while its cultivated species are among the staple foods of the tropics [15].The existence of both the wild and cultivate species of this tuber made some local people in Nigeria considered Dioscoreadumetorum as food taboo, and could be considered as endangered species. The wild species known as "Esuru-Igbo or bitter yam" is highly toxic to humans if not well cooked, it has been used for animal poisoning in some part of Africa when mixed with Bart [16,17].…”

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“…Owing to its bitter taste as the name implies, the wild forms are rarely eaten except during famine [18]. Furthermore, aside certain medicinal uses and potential application in baking, bitter yam has no established industrial application at present [15,[18][19][20].…”

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Dioscorea dumetorum Pax as an Alternative Starch Source for Industrial Applications

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J²,

C³

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“…Common nameRice Poaceae Anthocyanin -cyaniding-3-0-glucoside and peoxidin-3-0-glucoside, carbohydrates, protein, fat, flavonols, flavones, flavanones, isoflavones, catechins, anthocyanidins and chalcones [201].…”

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“…Antineurotic, antirheumatic, antiallergic, antiplatelet, antiinflammatory, antitumour and antioxidant activities [201].…”

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A Detailed Overview of Medicinal Plants Having Hypoglycemic Activity

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Tomy²,

Tk³

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A b s t r a c tDiabetes mellitus represents a spectrum of metabolic disorder, which has become one of the major public health concerns worldwide. Diabetes mellitus has emerged as a third leading killer after cancer and largest number of diabetics in world second to China. Herbal medicine for treating chronic diseases, especially diabetes has gained an exponential growth in the last few years an developing and developed countries are adopting herbal drugs for treatment of diabetes mellitus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed 21,000 plants, which are used for medicinal purposes around the world. The WHO has defined herbal medicin labelled medicinal products that contain aerial or underground parts of the plants or other plant material or combination thereof as active ingredients, whether in crude state or as plant preparations. This review attempts to present the pro properties, reported in the literature with proper categorization according to the botanical name, family, parts used, chemical constituents, and its other uses. Relevant medical databases and websites were searched. To qu confirmed hypoglycemic potential. Other criteria for inclusion are: published in English and peer glycemic control, natural or keywords or combination of them. A total of 151 herbs belonging to 72 families were outlined in this review.

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Control of hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemia and hyperketonaemia by aqueous extract of Dioscorea dumetorum tuber

Abstract: Purpose: Dioscorea dumetorum (Pax)

Cited by 16 publications

References 14 publications

Proximate, Mineral and Phytochemical Composition of Dioscorea dumetorum Pax

Proximate, Mineral and Phytochemical Composition of Dioscorea dumetorum Pax

Dioscorea dumetorum Pax as an Alternative Starch Source for Industrial Applications

A Detailed Overview of Medicinal Plants Having Hypoglycemic Activity

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