关键词: 山苍子[Litsea cubeba （Lour.） Pers.], 营养成分, 果和叶

Abstract: The total amount and components of volatile oil, mineral elements and amino acids in fruit and leaves of Litsea cubeba （Lour.） Pers. were determined by the national standard method, in order to provide a basis for the development and utilization of Litsea cubeba resources. The results showed that, the content of fat and crude fiber in Litsea cubeba fruit was obviously higher than those in leaves; the contents of protein, carbohydrate and vitamin C in Litsea cubeba leaves were obviously higher than those in fruits. Litsea cubeba oil mainly existed in Litsea cubeba fruit. The contents of phosphorus, zinc, copper and potassium in Litsea cubeba fruit were higher, and the contents of iron, manganese, selenium, calcium and magnesium in Litsea cubeba leaves were higher. The amino acid composition of Litsea cubeba fruit and leaves was similar, and the value of the essential amino acid in fruit was lower than that in leaves. Generally speaking, Litsea cubeba fruit and leaves contained essential oils, which could be used for the extraction of essential oils. At the same time, they were rich in nutritional value and had the potential to be developed into food.

Key words: Litsea cubeba （Lour.） Pers., nutrients, fruit and leaves