Exploring the Proximate, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Potential of Hemp and Parthenium Residues
Improper disposal of agricultural residues is becoming a looming environmental issue as a major contributor to pollution and depletion of natural resources. The current study aimed to evaluate the proximate compositions, phytochemical profile along with antioxidant properties of the residues of hemp...
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| description | Improper disposal of agricultural residues is becoming a looming environmental issue as a major contributor to pollution and depletion of natural resources. The current study aimed to evaluate the proximate compositions, phytochemical profile along with antioxidant properties of the residues of hemp (Cannabis sativa) and parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) as sustainable resources. The standard protocol of AOAC was followed for proximate analysis. Phytochemical profiling was done to identify key bioactive compounds through qualitative assays. Their antioxidant activity was assayed by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging. Hemp recorded 50.2% more fibers than parthenium at 27.5% making it a better candidate for bio-material development. Future in vivo studies are recommended to elucidate the metabolic effects of these plants and their potential health benefits. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, coumarins, and sterols, thus showing their bioactivity and possible health benefits. The antioxidant activity was significantly increased in hemp residues (0.1 ± 0.13 mg Trolox/g) compared to parthenium (0.057 ± 0.21 mg Trolox/g), whereas the activity from aerial parts was found lower. This demonstrates the wider application potentials of these residues in the industrial and pharmaceutical sectors as eco-friendly substitutes for conventional materials. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-86bcc441ef5144bbabdffaaa67dfe8fb2025-08-20T03:45:03ZengNorth Carolina State UniversityBioResources1930-21262025-06-01203638063932729Exploring the Proximate, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Potential of Hemp and Parthenium ResiduesMuhammad Usman0Afia Zia1Muhammad Nauman Ahmad2Sahib Alam3Tariq Aziz4Majid Alhomrani5Walaa F Alsanie6Abdulhakeem S Alamri7Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, PakistanDepartment of Agricultural Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, PakistanDepartment of Agricultural Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, PakistanDepartment of Agricultural Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, PakistanLaboratory of Animal Health Food Hygiene and Quality, University of Ioannina Arta, GreeceDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi ArabiaImproper disposal of agricultural residues is becoming a looming environmental issue as a major contributor to pollution and depletion of natural resources. The current study aimed to evaluate the proximate compositions, phytochemical profile along with antioxidant properties of the residues of hemp (Cannabis sativa) and parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) as sustainable resources. The standard protocol of AOAC was followed for proximate analysis. Phytochemical profiling was done to identify key bioactive compounds through qualitative assays. Their antioxidant activity was assayed by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging. Hemp recorded 50.2% more fibers than parthenium at 27.5% making it a better candidate for bio-material development. Future in vivo studies are recommended to elucidate the metabolic effects of these plants and their potential health benefits. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, coumarins, and sterols, thus showing their bioactivity and possible health benefits. The antioxidant activity was significantly increased in hemp residues (0.1 ± 0.13 mg Trolox/g) compared to parthenium (0.057 ± 0.21 mg Trolox/g), whereas the activity from aerial parts was found lower. This demonstrates the wider application potentials of these residues in the industrial and pharmaceutical sectors as eco-friendly substitutes for conventional materials.https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24442proximate analysisphytochemicalsdpphsustainable agriculture |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Usman Afia Zia Muhammad Nauman Ahmad Sahib Alam Tariq Aziz Majid Alhomrani Walaa F Alsanie Abdulhakeem S Alamri Exploring the Proximate, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Potential of Hemp and Parthenium Residues BioResources proximate analysis phytochemicals dpph sustainable agriculture |
| title | Exploring the Proximate, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Potential of Hemp and Parthenium Residues |
| title_full | Exploring the Proximate, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Potential of Hemp and Parthenium Residues |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Proximate, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Potential of Hemp and Parthenium Residues |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Proximate, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Potential of Hemp and Parthenium Residues |
| title_short | Exploring the Proximate, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Potential of Hemp and Parthenium Residues |
| title_sort | exploring the proximate phytochemical and antioxidant potential of hemp and parthenium residues |
| topic | proximate analysis phytochemicals dpph sustainable agriculture |
| url | https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24442 |
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