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Gas Chromatography-Mass spectrometric (GC-MS) Revealed Bioactive Constituents of Brassica Oleracea var. Viridis (Collard Greens) Used as Ethnomedicine to Treat Male Infertility in Uganda

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Background Medicinal plants play a crucial role in pharmacological research, as many pharmaceutical companies rely on them for raw materials. Collard greens, also known as “Sukuma wiki,” are a member of the Brassica oleracea var. viridis family and are known for their medicinal properties. The point of this study was to find out what bioactive compounds might be in the ethanol extract of Collard green leaves and how well they work as antioxidants and may be responsible for their traditional use in treating male infertility in Uganda. Method The leaves were dried and crushed into fine powder. Ethanol extraction was carried out using a Shimadzu gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer for the GC-MS analysis. Results Phytochemical analysis of the Ethanol extract from Brassica oleracea var. viridis (Collard green) leaves revealed the presence of various compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, fatty acids, and terpenoids. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified 77 bioactive compounds, such as 2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol, 2, 7-Dimethyl-1, 7-octadien-3-amine, Octadecanoic acid, 9, 12, 15-Octadecatrienoic acid, Pentadecanoic acid, and several phenolic derivatives. Conclusion In conclusion, the phytochemicals identified in Brassica oleracea var. viridis (Collard greens), including Phytol, Omega-3 fatty acids, phenols, flavonoids, and sterols, demonstrate potential benefits for male reproductive health, particularly through their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and possibly neuroprotective effects. Consequently, further research is needed to clarify the effectiveness of these bioactive compounds in clinical settings and to establish concrete guidelines for their use in treating male infertility.

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Ikuomola, E., Owu, D., Oka, V., Bisong, S., Paul-Chima, U., Aja, P. (2025). Gas Chromatography-Mass spectrometric (GC-MS) Revealed Bioactive Constituents of Brassica Oleracea var. Viridis (Collard Greens) Used as Ethnomedicine to Treat Male Infertility in Uganda. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.164618.1

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Emmanuel Orire Ikuomola Daniel Udofia Owu Victor Otu Oka Sunday Agba Bisong Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima Patrick Maduabuchi Aja

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