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Vernonia amygdalina is a plant species that contains terpenoids as part of its phytochemical composition, as evidenced by [1] and [2]. This relationship is further supported by the quantitative measurement of terpenoids in the plant's leaf extract [3] and the observation that these terpenoids contribute to the plant's biological and pharmacological activities [4].
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claimPhytochemicals found in Vernonia amygdalina—specifically alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolics, and tannins—exhibit biological activities including antimicrobial effects, antioxidant properties, disease prevention and therapy, free radical scavenging, anticancer activity, and antiviral potential.
claimThe nutritional composition of Vernonia amygdalina is rich in vital nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, while its biological and pharmacological characteristics are determined by phytochemicals including flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds.
claimVernonia amygdalina contains numerous phytochemicals including alkaloids, glycosides, sesquiterpene lactones, steroids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, tannins, terpenoids, phenylpropanoids, resins, lignans, furocoumarines, naphthodianthrones, proteins, and peptides.
measurementThe aqueous leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina contains 27 mg/g of saponins, 46 mg/g of alkaloids, 122 mg/g of flavonoids, 17 mg/g of terpenoids, 12 mg/g of tannins, 48 mg/g of steroids, and 36 mg/g of phenols.