Fabaceae

Senna acutifolia (Vernacular name: Umuyoka)

i. Phytochemical screening

- Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

- Solvents used

Petroleum Ether

Methanol

- Major chemical constituents

Resins

Tannins

Alkaloids

Flavanoids

Glycosides

Saponins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Solvents used

Escherichia coli 25922

Potential activity

With both solvents

Escherichia coli 35218

Potential activity

With both solvents

Proteus P126

Potential activity

With both solvents

Salmonella typhi B69

Potential activity

With both solvents

Salmonella typhi B71

Potential activity

With both solvents

 

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