Phytochemical properties of a Namibian indigenous plant; Eembe (Berchemia discolor)
| dc.contributor.author | Cheikhyoussef, Ahmad | |
| dc.contributor.author | Naomab, Erold | |
| dc.contributor.author | Potgieter, Sannette | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kahaka, Gladys K. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Raidron, Celestine Vida | |
| dc.contributor.author | MuAshekele, Hina | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-06-01T08:31:35Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-06-01T08:31:35Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2010 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The aim of this study was to investigate the phytochemical properties of Eembe (Berchemia discolor); one of the underutilized indigenous plant in Namibia. This species is distributed in the northern part of Namibia and has many general uses. The fruit is high in sugar and contains vitamin C. It is eaten fresh or dried and stored for use in the dry season. Dried fruit have a datelike flavour. Fresh fruit is fermented to make beer and wine. The bark is used medicinally and for basket dye. The wood is used for furniture, hut construction and other items. There have been no previous investigations on the bioactive metabolites of B. discolor in Namibia. B. discolor extracts (fruits, leaves and barks) were prepared by different organic solvents. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of the extracts was performed to investigate the presence of: Tannins, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Saponins, Total Phenols, Steroids, Phlobatanins, Terpenoids, Cardiac Glycoside and Anthraquinone. The significance of Eembe (B. discolor) in traditional medicine and the importance of the distribution of its chemical constituents will contribute in elucidating the importance of this plant in ethnomedicine in Namibia. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Cheikhyoussef, A., Naomab, E., Potgieter, S., Kahaka, G., Raidron, C., & Ashekele, H.M. (2010, September). Phytochemical properties of a Namibian indigenous plant; Eembe (Berchemia discolor). National Research Symposium. Ministry of Education, Directorate of Research, Science and Technology, Windhoek. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11070/1731 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.subject | Berchemia discolor | en_US |
| dc.subject | Qualitative phytochemical analysis | en_US |
| dc.subject | Ethnomedicine | en_US |
| dc.subject | Bioactive compound | en_US |
| dc.title | Phytochemical properties of a Namibian indigenous plant; Eembe (Berchemia discolor) | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |