Lamiaceae

Ocimum americanum (Vernacular name: Isonga)

i. Phytochemical screening

- Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

- Solvent used

Methanol

- Major chemical constituents

Tannins

Phenol

Alkaloids

Resins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Shigella sonnei 29531

Potential activity

E. coli 35218

Potential activity

E. coli 25922

Potential activity

Salmonella B69

Potential activity

Salmonella B71

Potential activity

Streptococcus pyogenes 12344

Potential activity

Streptococcus pneumonia 49619

Potential activity

 

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