MARKETING AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSES OF AFRICAN NUTMEG (Pycnanthus angolensis, welw) IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

• M. O. Adedokun

  Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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• I. A. Kareem

  Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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• A. E. Adegbenjo

  Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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• T. M. Ojo

  Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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• F. Adesuyi

  Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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This study examined the socioeconomic characteristics of marketers, phytochemistry, utilization, and profitability, of Pycnanthus angolensis in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. Respondents (100) were randomly selected and interviewed using a structured questionnaire in the five (5) purposively selected markets in Ibadan metropolis. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and budgetary analysis. Results showed that 70% of the respondents were females and 51% had secondary education. African nutmeg has very short shelf life and the fruit is used for the treatment of fever, diabetes and other ailments while the method of preparation is mainly by soaking with ethanol. Average monthly revenue generated from the sale of P. angolensis was N600, 000 ($1440) and net profit was N255, 000 ($612) per month. P. angolensis had 80% profitability in all the selected markets. Phytochemical analysis of the bark and seed indicated the presence of flavonoid, alkanoid, steroid, tannin, saponin, triterpenoid, phenol, glycoside and anthroquinone in varying percentages. Result also revealed that steroid (3.07%) is the most active ingredient in the bark whereas flavonoid is the least at 0.015% out of the components found. Conclusively, the plant is a good remedy for several health challenges. African nutmeg bark is therefore recommended for the treatment of fever and diabetic.

1. M. O. Adedokun, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

   Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

2. I. A. Kareem, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

   Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

3. A. E. Adegbenjo, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

   Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

4. T. M. Ojo, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

   Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

5. F. Adesuyi, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

   Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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