COMPARATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF LUFFAAEGYPTIACA LEAVES USING DIFFERENT SOLVENTS
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2019-11-11
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Federal University Gusau Zamfara State
Abstract
Luffa aegyptica (gourd sponge) belong to the family curcubitacea. It is a climbing annual plant grown in almost all part of the country as weed, possessing both medicinal and nutritional value. The analysis was conducted to extract, identify and compare phytochemical contents of luffa aegyptiaca leaves using different solvents. The result shows the presence of alkaloids, tannins, glycosides, saponin glycosides steroids and balsams.