Lamiaceae

Tetradenia riparia (Vernacular name: Umuravumba)

i. Phytochemical screening

- Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

Stem

- Solvents used

Methanol

Hexane

- Major chemical constituents

Leaves

Stem

Tannins

 Resins

Phenols

Alkaloides

Tannins

Resins

Phenols

 

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Solvents used

Streptococcus pneumonia 49619

Potential activity in leaves

In presence of methanol

Staphylococcus  aureus 29213

Potential activity in both parts

In presence of methanol

Staphylococcus aureus 43300

Potential activity in both parts

In presence of methanol

Streptococcus pyogenes 12344

Potential activity in both parts

In presence of methanol

 

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