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ABSTRACT
Azanza garckeana, locally known as Goron Tula, is a valuable indigenous fruit tree found predominantly in the Tula kingdom within the Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. In this study, hexane extract was derived from the pulverized seeds of this plant and subsequently subjected to Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The analysis revealed a diverse array of twenty-three (23) bioactive compounds. Notably, nhexadecanoic acid emerged as the most abundant compound, constituting 18.35% with a retention time of 13.948 minutes. This compound is associated with a range of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. The least abundant compound identified was 2-pyrolidinone, 1-methyl, comprising 0.19% with a retention time of 3.923 minutes, and was found to possess analgesic properties. Furthermore, the analysis unveiled other bioactive compounds such as Octadecanoic acid ethyl ester, floxuridine, and hexadecanoic acid ethyl ester, each exhibiting distinct biological activities including antioxidant, antineoplastic, and anti-hyperglycemic properties, respectively. Azanza garckeana seeds contain valuable components that can be harnessed for health benefits.
