ABSTRACT
The analysis of mineral content of Neem plants leaves was carried out using standard analytical method. The results of the analysis were as follows; Copper 4.5545±0.0063 mg/100g, Zinc 0.5705±0.015 mg/100g, Iron 2.822±0.0042 mg/100g, Manganese 4.5545±0.00063 mg/100g and Cobalt 2.95±0.000 mg/100g. Comparing the result with the required dietary allowance standard, it revealed that the sample has a low concentration of most of the analyzed mineral, thus may be used as supplements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page – – – – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – – – ii
Dedication – – – – – – – – iii
Acknowledgements – – – – – – iv
Abstract – – – – – – – – vi
Table of Contents – – – – – – –
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION – – – – 1
- Background of the Study – – – – – 1
- Aim and Objectives of the Study- – – – 5
- Aim – – – – – – – – 5
- Objectives – – – – – – – 5
- Scope and Limitation – – – – – 6
- Definition of terms – – – – – – 7
- Aim and Objectives of the Study- – – – 5
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW – – 8
- Botanical Classification of Azadirachtaindica – 8
- Description of Azadirachtaindica – – – 9
- Uses of Azadirachtaindica – – – – 10
- Phytochemical composition of Azadirachtaindica – 14
- Medicinal Value of Azadirachtaindica – – 15
- Mineral Element – – – – – – 26
- Calcium – – – – – – – 26
- Potassium – – – – – – – 28
- Phosphorus – – – – – – – 30
- Sodium – – – – – – – 33
- Iron – – – – – – – – 34
- Copper – – – – – – – 37
CHAPTER THREE: MATERIALS AND METHODS – 40
- Materials and Reagents used – – – – 40
- Sample Collection and Preparation – – – 41
- Digestion of the Sample for mineral analysis – 42
- Analysis of Macro element content – – – 43
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION – 44
- Results – – – – – – – 44
- Discussion – – – – – – – 45
CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS49
- Conclusion – – – – – – – 49
- Recommendations – – – – – 50
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