Phytochemical Analysis of Amaranthus Viridis L.
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS ON KULITIS LEAVES EXTRACT ( Amaranthus viridis Linn. )
A Biological Research
Submitted to the Research Center
Alabel National Science High School
Regional Science High School for Region XII
Alabel, Sarangani Province
Submitted by:
Shaira Mae M. Yamon
Fourth Year- Diamond
Submitted to:
SHIELA P. BUTIL, Ph. D.
Research Adviser
August 5, 2013
Chapter I
Introduction
A. Background of the Study
Amaranth (Amaranthus) or Pigweed popularly known as Kulitis or Uray here in the
Philippines is a cosmopolitan genus of herbs that has been used for many years here and in other countries. Amaranth has significant nutritious content and can be used in many tasty recipes in place of wheat or other grains. Amaranth can grow up to seven feet tall (about 2.1 meters), although most plants are five feet (about 1.5 meters) or less. Amaranth plants have broad leaves and a flower head, with tiny seeds galore. The leaves come in many colors, including white, green, orange, pink, and red. Amaranth grain has high fiber, calcium, and iron content. It has a relatively high concentration of other vitamins as well, including magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese, and a nearly complete set of amino acids, which you won’t find in many other grains. The leaves of amaranth are a good source of nutrition as well, with high concentrations of vitamins A, B6, and C; riboflavin; and foliate. Minerals found in amaranth greens include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
Several studies have shown that amaranth seed or oil may benefit those with hypertension and cardiovascular disease; regular consumption reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels, while improving antioxidant status and some immune parameters. In traditional medicine Amaranth is especially recommended for people with a low red blood cell count. Amaranth is
A Biological Research
Submitted to the Research Center
Alabel National Science High School
Regional Science High School for Region XII
Alabel, Sarangani Province
Submitted by:
Shaira Mae M. Yamon
Fourth Year- Diamond
Submitted to:
SHIELA P. BUTIL, Ph. D.
Research Adviser
August 5, 2013
Chapter I
Introduction
A. Background of the Study
Amaranth (Amaranthus) or Pigweed popularly known as Kulitis or Uray here in the
Philippines is a cosmopolitan genus of herbs that has been used for many years here and in other countries. Amaranth has significant nutritious content and can be used in many tasty recipes in place of wheat or other grains. Amaranth can grow up to seven feet tall (about 2.1 meters), although most plants are five feet (about 1.5 meters) or less. Amaranth plants have broad leaves and a flower head, with tiny seeds galore. The leaves come in many colors, including white, green, orange, pink, and red. Amaranth grain has high fiber, calcium, and iron content. It has a relatively high concentration of other vitamins as well, including magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese, and a nearly complete set of amino acids, which you won’t find in many other grains. The leaves of amaranth are a good source of nutrition as well, with high concentrations of vitamins A, B6, and C; riboflavin; and foliate. Minerals found in amaranth greens include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
Several studies have shown that amaranth seed or oil may benefit those with hypertension and cardiovascular disease; regular consumption reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels, while improving antioxidant status and some immune parameters. In traditional medicine Amaranth is especially recommended for people with a low red blood cell count. Amaranth is