Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia candelabrum (Vernacular name: Umuduha)

i. Phytochemical screening

-Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

Roots

Stem

-Solvent used:

Methanol

-Major chemical constituents

Leaves

Roots

Stem

Tannins

Phenol

Saponins

Resins

Alkaloids

Tannins

Saponins

Resins

Resins

ii. Antibacterial activity               

Bacterial strains

Activity

Escherichia coli 35218

No activity in all parts

Escherichia coli 25922

No activity in all parts

Proteus P126

Potential activity in leaves and roots

Salmonella typhi B69

Potential activity in leaves and roots

Salmonella typhi B71

Potential activity in all parts

 

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