Lamiaceae

Carduus nyassanus (Vernacular name: Ikigwarara/Mugabudasunikwa)

i. Phytochemical screening

- Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

- Solvent used:

Methanol

- Major chemical constituents

Tannins

Phenol

Saponins

Alkaloides

Resins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Escherichia coli 25922 

No activity

Escherichia coli 35218

No activity

Proteus  P126

No activity

Salmonella typhi B71

Potential activity

Salmonella typhi B69

Potential activity

 

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