DETERMINATION OF SOME MACROELEMENT COMPOSITION IN Phyllanthus amarus LEAVES

DETERMINATION OF SOME MACROELEMENT COMPOSITION IN Phyllanthus amarus LEAVES

CHAPITRE ONE

INTRODUCTION

The Study’s Context

Phyllanthus amarus (P. amarus) is a mechanical plant with a broad range that has earned worldwide attention (Srividiya and pervalslaas). It is known as “Oyomokeisoamankedem” in Efik, “Iyin Olobe” in Yoruba, and “Ebebenizo” in Bini in Nigeria (Etta, 2008). P. amarus is commonly used to relieve discomfort, expel gastrointestinal gas, stimulate and promote digestion, as an anti-helminthes to expel intestinal worms, and as a mild laxative. P. amarus also contains antiseptic, diuretic, anti-diabetic, anti-diabetic, hypertensive, and antipyretic qualities and is used to treat jaundice, diarrhea, dysentery, wounds, ulcers, and urogenital disease (Calixto et al., 1998).

Phyllanthus plants are extensively spread in most temperate and subtropical areas and have long been used in traditional medicine to treat chronic liver illness (Liu et al., 2003). Phyllanthus amarus is an ethnobotanical plant that thrives in both shady and sunny conditions. It is also known as carry-me-seed, chanca piedra, and quinine weed, to name a few (Adedapo et al., 2005).

The Study’s Aims and Objectives

The purpose of this study is to determine the macroelement composition of the leaves of Phyllantus amarus. The study’s objectives are as follows:

To ascertain the calcium content of Phyllanthus amarus leaves.

To ascertain the sodium content of Phyllanthus amarus leaves.

To ascertain the potassium content of Phyllanthus amarus leaves.

To ascertain the magnesium content of Phyllanthus amarus leaves.