Ethnobotanical and chemical composition of “Achi” (Brachystegia eurocoma) and “Uhiokrihio” (Tetrapleura tetraptera)

Most indigenous plants in Nigeria exhibit a wide range of biological and physiological activities like anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic and anti-carcinogenic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition and ethnobotanical effect of “Achi” (Brachystegia eurocoma) and “Uhiokrihio” (Tetrapleura tetraptera). Brachystegia eurocoma and Tetrapleura tetraptera were processed raw and analyzed for chemical, phytochemicals, and bioactive substances using standard methods. The data obtained were analyzed statistically for mean and standard deviation using SPSS version 20. The result of this study showed that the flavonoids were 0.10 and 0.62%, glycoside 0.20 and 0.74%, saponins 0.81 and 3.40%, lycopene 0.21 and 0.03%, alkanoids 0.60 and 1.26%, tannins 0.11 and 2.56, and phenol 0.81 and 0.28% for B. eurocoma and T. tetraptera respectively. Conclusively, the ethnobotanical effect of B. eurocoma and T. tetraptera are of great importance for the healthy wellbeing of individuals and the communities that cultivate it should harness it and utilize it to boost their nutritional status. Keywords: Brachystegia eurocoma, Tetrapleura tetraptera, ethnobotanical, phytochemicals, bioactive substances.