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Comprehensive Evaluation of the Proximate, Phytochemical, Mineral and Ascorbic Acid Composition of Ocimum gratissimum Leaves

A. D. Ishola, Shola Hezekiah Awodeji, O. O. Ogundiran, U. O. Afolabi, Lateefah Olanike Adebayo, M. Olajide, A. Olasupo, I. K. Odetayo et al.

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2026

Abstract

The leaves of Ocimum gratissimum are used as vegetables with medicinal properties. An analysis of the nutrient,

phytochemical, mineral, and ascorbic acid components of Ocimum gratissimum leaves is conducted. The fresh leaves of

Ocimum gratissimum were collected, processed, and analysed for proximate analysis, preliminary qualitative phytochemical

screening, quantitative phytochemical analysis, minerals, and ascorbic acid using standard methods.

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