Microbial content and elemental analysis of some locally prepared herbal remedies (<i>Agbo</i>) in Ibadan metropolis
Omonike O. Ogbole,
Temitayo O. Ajayi,
Tolulope O. Ajala
et al.
Abstract:This study assessed the safety of two herbal remedies, Agbo Iba and Agbo Jedi commonly sold in Ibadan metropolis. The samples were analyzed for phytochemical composition, microbial contamination, pH level, and elemental content. Phytochemical screening identified alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, steroids, tannins and glycosides. Elemental analysis revealed sodium concentration ranging from 186.67 ± 1.7 to 283.33 ± 4.41 mg/100 g in Agbo Iba and Agbo Jedi, respectively. Lead content ranged from 0.04 ± 0.… Show more
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