Convolvulaceae

Ipomea wightii (Vernacular name: Gisayura)

i. Phytochemical screening

- Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

Stem

- Solvents used

Methanol

- Major chemical constituents

Leaves

Stem

Phenol

Tannins

Saponins

Phenol

Saponins

Alkaloids

Resins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Salmonella typhi B71

Potential activity in leaves

Salmonella typhi B69

No activity in both parts

Escherichia coli 35218

No activity in both parts

Proteus P126

Potential activity in both parts

 

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