Abstract

Karim Abbasian¹ , Jinous Asgarpanah² ,Parisa Ziarati^*1

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/310251

Objective: Acacia Nilotica is a pioneer species, relatively high in bioactive secondary compound and are important for a variety of functions is economically used as a source of  tannins, gums, timber, fuel and fodder. Babul plant is therapeutic used as Anti-cancer, anti tumours, Antiscorbutic, Astringent, anti-oxidant, Natriuretic, Antispasmodial, Diuretic, Intestinal pains and diarrhea, Nerve stimulant, Cold, Congestion, Coughs, Dysenter, Fever, Hemorrhages, Leucorrhea, Ophthalmia and Sclerosis. The aim of this study was determination of proximate composition, mineral elements (Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Zinc, Sodium, Selenium and Copper) contents in this endemic Iranian seed.

Acacia Nilotica L. Seeds; Mineral elements; Iran; Hormozgan Province

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