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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Minerals content of marhabaib (Cymbopogon) leaves and spikes
Authors
Gibla Omer Adam, Salma MA Alameen, Esraa Omer Adam
Abstract
Marhabaib or Maharaib, as normally known in "Sudan" is an annual grass which grows wildly in many parts of the country. It is used for medicinal and flavoring purposes. This study was conducted to determine minerals availability in Marhabaib leaves and spikes. The samples were collected from, Gedaref and Northern Darfur states. Inductively coupled plasma analysis was used. The results showed considerable availability of the main essential minerals. Leaves showed minerals content as, S (2.88mg/100g), P (1.025mg/100g), I (0.83mg/100g), Fe (0.54mg/100g), Si (0.23mg/100g), Ca (0.21mg/100g), Mg (0.16mg/100g), Al (0.16mg/100g), Na (0.043mg/100g), and K (0.031mg/100g), whereas spikes content was P (2.5mg/100g), Fe (0.63 mg/100g), S(5.mg/100g), I (1.9 mg/100g), Al (0.69mg/100g), Si (0.425mg/100g), Mg (0.18mg/100g), Ca (0.16mg/100g), Na (0.095mg/100g), and K(0.078mg/100g). The toxic minerals in general either showed very low concentrations or not detected. As a conclusion cymbopogon leaves and spikes may be safe for medicinal and nutritional purposes.
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Pages:13-17
How to cite this article:
Gibla Omer Adam, Salma MA Alameen, Esraa Omer Adam "Minerals content of marhabaib (<em>Cymbopogon</em>) leaves and spikes". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 13-17
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