RN4, Musanze
ephyto@ines.ac.rw
+250 782 175 885
i. Phytochemical screening
- Parts used for medicinal purposes
o Leaves
o Stem
- Solvents used
o Methanol
o Distilled water
o Petroleum ether
- Major chemical constituents
|
Leaves |
Stem |
|
Phenol Tannins Saponins Alkaloids Resins |
Phenol Saponins Tannins Resins |
ii. Antibacterial activity
|
Bacterial strains |
Activity |
Solvent used |
|
Streptococcus pneumoniae 49616 |
Potential activity in leaves |
In presence of methanol |
|
Haemophilus influenzae 9007 |
Potential activity in both parts |
In presence of methanol |
|
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27853 |
No activity in both parts |
With all solvents |
RN4, Musanze
ephyto@ines.ac.rw
+250 782 175 885