Phytonutrients and bioactive compounds in the leaves of Solenostemon monostachyus
Plants can either be consumed [1, 2] or used for medicinal purposes. Solenostemon monostachyus is a very nutritious and health beneficial plant, and its leaves have been traditionally used for treating diabetes, malaria, sickle cell anemia, hypertension, among other disorders. The methanolic extract of S. monostachyus leaves was used to reverse from 26.85% sickled blood of sickle cell patients...
Published at Planta Medica
Volume 81
Issue S 01
Pages S1-S381
Published in 2016
Afolabi, I. S., Jolaoluwa, A. F., Awogbindin, V. O. and Amosun, P. T.
Afolabi Israel Sunmola » Prof. Israel Sunmola Afolabi is a Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry and Phytomedicine. He has great passion for cutting edge and ground breaking researches that are focused on solving challenges with direct influence on health of humanity. His current research interest focuses on food quality; spoilage and preservation; and harnessing the nutrients and health benefits of underutilized... view full profile
