Table 1.

Physicochemical parameters of leaves of M. esculenta.

Physiochemical parameters		Results (%)
Ash value	Total ash	2.83
	Acid insoluble ash	0.52
	Water soluble ash	0.38
	Sulphated ash	2.41
Extractive value	Methanolic extract	38.51
	Ethyl acetate extract	21.2
	Aqueous extract	15.7
Moisture content		8.72
Foreign organic matter		Less that 1% (Presence of petiole stalks with leaves)
Foaming index		Nil
Swelling index		Nil