Carcaceae

Carica papaya (Vernacular name: Ipapayi)

i. Phytochemical screening

-Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

-Solvent used: Methanol

-Major chemical constituents

Tannins

Phenol

Alkaloides

Resins

Saponins

 ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Shigella sonnei  29531

Potential activity

E. coli 35218

Potential activity

E. coli 25922

Potential activity

Salmonella B69

Potential activity

Salmonella B71

Potential activity

 

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