Potential of secondary metabolite compounds of sweet potato (

Background: Gastrointestinal nematodes are a major impediment to the health and productivity of small ruminants. Studies have examined the effects of anthelmintic resistance and herbal medicines on sheep and goat farms. Sweet potato ( Aim: This study aimed to assess the potential of sweet potato leaves as a natural anthelmintic by quantifying the concentrations of secondary metabolites in mountainous and coastal areas. In vitro studies were conducted to examine the effects of sweet potato leaf aqueous extract (A.E.I.) on the viability of Methods: Sweet potato leaves were collected from two sites. The leaves were selected, washed, and dried. The total flavonoid, saponin, tannin, alkaloid, and steroid concentrations were analyzed using UV-Vis spectrophotometry Results: Variations in secondary metabolite concentrations were observed in cultivated areas in coastal and mountainous regions. Sweet potato leaves from the mountains have higher levels of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins than those from coastal areas. In contrast, coastal plants have higher levels of steroids. An Conclusion: Sweet potato plants grown in mountainous and coastal areas have varying levels of phytochemical compounds known to have anthelmintic effects, including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and steroids. A.E.I. exhibited anthelmintic effects against