Bio-content of Telferia occidentalis and their effect on methemoglobin formation in sickled erythrocytes

ABSTRACT

Objective: To perform phytochemical and mineral analyses on leaves, stem and seeds of Telferia occidentalis (T. occidentalis), and examine the inhibition of methemoglobin build-up in sickled erythrocytes. Methods: The phytochemical evaluation was carried out by qualitative and quantitative analyses, whereas mineral elements were quantitatively analyzed. The effect of T. occidentalis on methemoglobin formation in sickled erythrocytes was examined using the ratio of ferric ion (Fe