Abstract: Ricinus communis ( Minor) seeds used as an anti-conceptive drug in traditional medical practice in Nigeria have been analyzed for their amino acids and other constituents. Results showed high concentrations of fat (40.22%), crude fibre (22.05%) and protein (20.77%). Sixteen amino acids were obtained with concentrations of the essential amino acids comparing favorably with those of the FAO reference protein, whole hen`s egg and defatted soy meal. Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and Proton-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance analyses revealed the presence of sterols, unsaturated fatty acids and hydroxy fatty acids which may have implications in the anticonceptive attributes of Ricinus communis RC (minor).
Viola A. Onwuliri and G. E. Anekwe , 2001. Amino Acids and Other Biochemical Components of Ricinus communis
(Variety Minor), an Anti-conceptive Seed. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 4: 866-868.
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