Nutritive properties and phytochemical analysis of Thorn Apple “Gegemu” (Datura metel).

Abstract

This experiment reports the phytochemical properties of seeds of a non-leafy vegetable Datura metel “gegemu” obtained from a major dump site in Ekiti State. The samples were analyzed for proximate and antioxidant composition and the following results were obtained: Protein value (12.59%), Ash (7.23%), Moisture content (15.54%), carbohydrate (40.00%). This vital but non-edible egg plant was found to be rich in manganese, copper and zinc. Hence, the egg plant can be utilized for medicinal (traditional) purpose.

Keywords: Antioxidant, Datura metel, Proximate, Phytochemical Analysis