Compositae

Bidens pilosa L (Vernacular name: Inyabarasanya)

i. Phytochemical screening

-Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

-Solvent used:

Methanol

-Major chemical constituents

Tannis

Phenol

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Streptococcus pyogenes 12344

Potential activity

Streptococcus pneumonia 49619

Potential activity

Staphlococcus aureus 43300

Potential activity

Staphlococcus aureus 29213

Potential activity

 

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