Abstract
The content of chemical compounds of two leguminous plants (Alysicarpus ovalifolius and Indigofera pilosa) was given through chromatographic methods (HPLC) and spectrocolorimetry. The principal isolated compounds are: β-Carotene in the sheets, the vitamin B in the roots and the vitamin C in the pods. Trace elements are not also insulated in the two plant species. The results show a content iodine (0.27 mg/100g of sample) particularly high in the stems of Indigofera pilosa, what could explain the use of the plant to fight against the thyroid dysfunctions. The ratio iron in mg/100g of sample 114.14 is rather important and would make Indigofera pilosa a palliative against anaemia. The two plants would be indicated in cases of treatment of hypocalcaemia.
Highlights
Human being needs a rich, varied and balanced food to enjoy a good health
We centered this study on the research of the nutritional value of two leguminous plants Alysicarpus ovalifolius and Indigofera pilosa
Dosage of Proteins The content of proteins of the air parts of Indigofera pilosa varies between 18.2% to 24%, whereas at Alysicarpus ovalifolius it is of 17%
Summary
Human being needs a rich, varied and balanced food to enjoy a good health. The economic crisis created underprivileged zones installing the populations in an insufficiency of resources, even precariousness. Deficiencies in vitamins, iodine, iron, calcium and in other essential nutrients are noted in all the age brackets in particular in the children [1] To rectify such situations, the introduction in the food of some plant species especially of the family of legu-. Most leguminous plants are excellent sources of folic acid, potassium, iron and magnesium They contain vitamins of the group B, zinc and copper [2]. These fabaceaes leguminous plants Alysicarpus ovalifolius (Sch. and Th.) and Indigofera pilosa (Poir) appear most important. They are plants with high added value spread in all the tropical areas [4]. The promotion is explained by their excellent fodder qualities (proteins, energy and digestibility), their adaptation in Sahelian medium and their exploitation to commercial purposes for the pasture fattening ovine practised by the populations [5]
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