Abstract
The main objective of this research is to explore the proximate, minerals and vitamin assays of Salvia elegans Vahl (Lamiales: Lamiaceae) with the aim of promoting their consumption. Proximate analysis was carried out following the method described by the Association of Official Analytical Chemist (AOAC). Minerals was analysed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer and vitamins are analysed using high performance liquid chromatography. The proximate analysis moisture content of (2.565 +/- 0.14), crude protein (24.24 +/- 0.13), crude fibre (6.67 +/- 0.03), ash (16.95 +/- 0.19), CHO (48.08 +/- 0.6 cru g/100 gDM, calcium (265.25 mg/kg), iron (245.4 mg/g), sodium (374.45 +/- 0.10 mg/100 g), magnesium (76.53 mg/100 g), copper (1.20 mg/100 g), potassium (199.53 mg/100 g), Zn (102.90 mg/100 g), manganese (4.95 mg/100 g). Also contain 7.98 mg of B1 (thiamine), 3.33 mg of riboflavin, 48.93 mg of niacin, ascorbic acid (252.02 mg/100 g), retinol (98.06 mg), cholecalciferol (8.64 mg) and tocopherols (10.97 mg). The consumption of S. elegans could complement other food sources in effecting positive impact of vitamins, fibres and minerals in supplementation on the growth of stunted children, building of bones, tissue formation and on the prevalence of disease such as typhoid, scurvy, and rickets. Therefore, the cultivation and consumption of the plant should be encouraged.
Highlights
Salvia belongs to the LamiaceaeFamily with a large genus containing about500 species of sage plants throughout the world
When the consumption of African leafy vegetables (ALVs) is increased, it will have a positive effect on nutrition, health and economic wellbeing of both rural and urban populations
Proximate composition The proximate analysis (Table 1) of moisture content of (2.565 ± 0.14), crude protein (24.24 ± 0.13), crude fibre (6.67 ± 0.03), ash (16.95 ± 0.19), CHO (48.08 ± 0.6)] cru g/100 g DM was obtained from the proximate composition of S. elegans sample
Summary
500 species of sage plants throughout the world. It is a perennial shrub native to Mexico use in traditional medicine to alleviate central nervous system ailments (Aguilar et al, 1994). Ewe-ribena (because of reddish-blood colour of the plant infusion). Vegetables are an important component of the human diet, providing fibre, minerals, proteins and vitamins (Gupta et al, 2012) and are low in calories. They are a very good source of antioxidants (Acikgoz, 2011). Green leafy vegetables are known to be low in calorie, contain low carbohydrate contents
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