Phytochemical and Proximate Analysis of Jatropha curcas Lam Leaves

Abstract

Jatropha curcas leaves have various uses and promise various benefits to humans, animals, and industry. This study was carried out to evaluate the phytochemical and proximate composition of Jatropha curcus lam dried leaves. The phytochemical analysis was done to determine the presence and absence of the secondary metabolites. While the proximate analysis was done using the standard method of AOAC. The phytochemical results revealed the presence of Alkaloids, Tannins, Flavonoids, Saponins, Phenolics, and absences of steroids. Proximate composition showed a high percentage of carbohydrates content of 64.84±0.01 and a lower moisture content of 3.25±0.01. It could be concluded Jatropha curcus leaves can be a source of energy, antinutritional, and treating antimicrobial infectious.