Extraction of Essential Oil from Mentha Spicata (mint Leaf) and Ocimum Gratissimum (scent Leaf)
Student: Silver Sunday Kalu (Project, 2025)
Department of Biochemistry
Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Kano State
Abstract
*ABSTRACT*
This study focuses on the extraction of essential oils from Mentha spicata (mint leaf) and Ocimum gratissimum (scent leaf). The extracted oils were analyzed for their yield, chemical composition, and potential uses. The results showed significant differences in the oil yields and compositions between the two plant species. The essential oils exhibited promising antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, suggesting their potential applications in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. The study highlights the value of these plant species as sources of valuable essential oils.
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- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State 6
- Kenule Benson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State 18
- Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi State 4
- Kogi State University, Anyigba 2
- Kwara State College of Health Technology, offa, Kwara State 9
- Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State 20
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State 13
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State 39
- Lagos State Poly, Ikorodu, Lagos State 2
- Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State 7