i. Phytochemical screening
-Parts used for medicinal purposes
o Leaves
o Roots
o 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 |
RN4, Musanze
ephyto@ines.ac.rw
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