The goal of this study is to look at the phytochemical and elemental constituents of A. wilkesiana, which was collected in Maiduguri, Nigeria. A large amount of carbohydrates, tannins, and flavonoids were found in A. wilkesiana aqueous leaf extract, as well as a modest amount of phlobatannins and saponins. Terpenes and steroids, as well as alkaloids and cardiac glycosides, are present in small amounts. Anthraquinone derivatives were not discovered. The elemental analysis revealed significant quantities of chloride, sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese, but no cadmium or lead.

As a result, it’s possible that the aqueous leaf extract of A. wilkesiana contains pharmacologically helpful active principles elements. As a result, the aqueous leaf extract could have a big impact on health and disease.

Author (s) Details

H. A. Madziga
Department of Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria.

S. Sanni
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology, University of Abuja, Nigeria.

U. K. Sandabe
Department of Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria.

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