Where Lines Blur-The Psychiatric Manifestation of a Neurological Disorder: Remitting Psychosis as an Initial Presentation of Multiple Sclerosis - A Case Report and Literature Review
- 1. Department of Psychiatry, Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
Abstract
Phytochemical, proximate and mineral compositions of leaves and stems of
Stachytarpheta cayennensis (L.C. Rich.) Vahl and S. indica (Linn.) Vahl were evaluated
using standard methods and compared. Protein, fat and minerals as well as certain
bioactive agents: alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, sterol and tannin were detected in
various concentrations. Higher concentrations of fat and protein as well as all the
micronutrients were present in the stems of S. indica. Concentrations of alkaloid were
higher in the leaves and stems of S. cayennensis where as higher level of protein was
detected in the leaves. Greater level of hydrogen cyanide was found in the leaves of
the two plants. Data were considered statistically significant at P≤0.05. However, high
concentration of hydrogen cyanide, an acute toxin, detected in both the leaves and
stems of the plants render them inedible without proper processing. Thus, the utilization
of these plants in ethno medicine as food and drug could be fatal; therefore, it is highly
discouraged. Nonetheless, the bioactive compounds and nutrients could be extracted
for development of drugs and food supplements