Prospect of leaf extracts on the performance and blood profile of monogastric – a review

  • Alagbe, J. O Department of Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry Sumitra Research Institute, Gujarat, India
  • Shittu, M. D Department of Animal Production & Health Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State, Ogbomosho, Nigeria
  • Eunice Abidemi Ojo Department of Agronomy Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State, Oyo State, Nigeria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v3i7.509
Keywords: Medicinal plants, leaf extract, phytochemicals, chemicals

Abstract

Medicinal plants are used to prevent, treat and promote healthy life in human and animals, their medicinal value are due to the presence of bioactive chemicals or secondary metabolites (phytochemicals) making it more suitable for animals with benefits of low cost and total safety. Phytochemicals are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and they perform a multiple biological activities such as: antibacterial, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, antifungal, hepato-protective, hypolipidemic and antiviral properties. The efficacy of phytochemicals in plants depends on their organic composition (tannin, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponin, phenols and alkaloids), method of extraction or processing, harvesting procedure, soil type, geographical location and level of maturity. Plants are also found to be loaded with minerals, vitamins and other nutrients needed for the growth and development of animals.

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2020-07-29
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Alagbe, J. O, Shittu, M. D and Eunice Abidemi Ojo 2020. Prospect of leaf extracts on the performance and blood profile of monogastric – a review. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 7 (Jul. 2020), 122-127. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v3i7.509.
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