This study investigates the phytochemical composition, elemental make-up, and antioxidant properties of the dried fruit of Tetrapleura tetraptera. The fruit was analyzed for mineral content, including Mn, Fe, Zn, Mg, Ca, Na, and K, which were found to be  0.20 ±0.01 mg/ml, 0.80 ±0.03 mg/ml, 0.11 ±0.01 mg/ml, 0.92 ±0.01 mg/ml, 2.15 ± 0.01 mg/ml, 2.25 ± 0.01 mg/ml, and 3.21 ±0.02 mg/ml respectively. These values are lower compared to previously reported data by Abii and Elegalam (2015) and Uyoh et al. (2013). Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of glycosides, saponins, eugenols, terpenoids, reducing sugars, flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids, but phenolics and steroids were absent. The antioxidant activity, determined by the DPPH radical scavenging assay, showed significant free radical scavenging ability, with the methanol extract displaying an IC50 value of 113.22 µg/ml, indicating potential health benefits. This study highlights the nutritional and medicinal value of Tetrapleura tetraptera, promoting its use in traditional medicine.

I am Mr Aghedo N. Oscar.a lecturer in the department of science lab technology , University of Benin. I am  a devoted researcher with a huge hunger to meet human desire and improve life's through research.