Exploration of the mineral compounds contained in the aerial organs of Phyllanthus amarus schumach and Thonn
1 Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, National Pedagogical University, Kinshasa, DR Congo.
2 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, National Pedagogical University, Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, 2024, 06(01), 022–027.
Article DOI: 10.53346/wjapls.2024.6.1.0021
Publication history:
Received on 01 January 2024; revised on 25 February 2024; accepted on 28 February 2024
Abstract:
Medicinal plants are increasingly used by sub-Saharan populations for their health security. The chemical composition of Phyllanthus amarus organs can enhance the use of this broad-spectrum plant species against pathogens.
P. amarus stems contain moisture ranging from 67.8% to 75.2%, chlorides, phosphates, nitrites and nitrates. The same aerial organs contain no sulfate or calcium.
The ash content of P. amarus stems varies between 43 and 45%, an important proportion for exploring the mineral elements contained in organic matter and likely to serve as intermediary compounds in the synthesis of secondary metabolites.
Keywords:
Phyllanthus amarus; Medicinal plants; Mineral elements; Ash
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