Phytochemical Screening, Mineral Content Analysis, and Antioxidant Activity of Leaves, Fruits, Stems, and Roots of Withania Coagulans: Implications for Medicinal Applications
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Antioxidant activity, Minerals contents, Phytochemical, Traditional medicine, Withania coagulansAbstract
Withania coagulans has garnered attention in therapeutic medicine due to its rich phytochemical profile and mineral content. This study aimed to evaluate the mineral composition, phytochemical profile, and antioxidant activity of various plant parts, including leaves, fruits, stems and roots. Mineral analysis was conducted using atomic spectroscopy, while standard chemical assays were employed to assess phytochemical and antioxidant properties. The results revealed that among macro minerals, calcium (Ca) concentration was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in fruits, roots, and leaves compared to other minerals, whereas chromium (Cr) was the most abundant micromineral (P < 0.05). Nutritional analysis showed that roots had the highest protein and fat content (P < 0.05), while leaves exhibited the highest carbohydrate, fiber, and energy content (P < 0.05), while leaves exhibited the highest carbohydrate, fiber, and energy content (P < 0.05). Phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, terpenoids, and phenols in all plant parts with tannins detected exclusively in leaves. Notably, fruits demonstrated the highest antioxidant capacity (88.7 ± 2.003 µM TE/g) among the tested parts. These findings underscore the therapeutic potential of Withania coagulans, highlighting its antioxidant properties, nutrient richness and diverse bioactive compounds. This study paves the way for its application in developing novel medicinal therapies and nutraceutical formulations.
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