ISSN 2169-303X
International Journal of Medicinal Plants Research ISSN: 2169-303X Vol. 4 (5), pp. 243-244, July, 2015. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Effectiveness of dry Moringa oleifera leaf powder in treatment of anaemia
Madukwe E. U.* Ugwuoke A. L. and Ezeugwu J. O.
Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 20 March, 2013
Abstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of dry Moringa oleifera leaf powder in the management of anaemia in adult albino rats. The proximate, mineral, vitamin and phytochemical composition of dry M. oleifera leaf powder were analysed. Twelve adult albino rats grouped into three were used. Cyclophosphamide was used to induce anaemia into them. The percentage proximate values were protein (26.28%), ash (7.69%), carbohydrate (49.35%), crude fibre (7.48%) and moisture (7.05%). The rats whose feed were supplemented with M. oleifera leaf powder showed superior attributes to the unsupplemented group. The study showed dry M. oleifera leaf powder is promising in the management of anaemia.
Key words: Effectiveness, anaemia, treatment, Moringa oleifera leaf powder.