Compositae

Crassocephalum bumbense (Vernacular name: Igifuranendi)

i. Phytochemical screening

-Parts used for medicinal purposes

Stem

Leaves

-Solvents used

Methanol

- Major chemical constituents

Leaves

Stem

Phenol

Tannins

Saponins

Alkaloides

Resins

Phenol

Saponins

Tannins

 

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Staphylococcus aureus 29213

Potential activity in leaves

Streptococcus pneumonia 49619

Potential activity in leaves

Streptococcus pyogenes 12344

Potential activity in leaves

 

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