Lamiaceae

Carduus nyassanus (Vernacular name: Ikigwarara/Mugabudasunikwa)

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i. Phytochemical screening

- Parts used for medicinal purposes

o Leaves

- Solvent used:

o Methanol

- Major chemical constituents

o Tannins

o Phenol

o Saponins

o Alkaloides

o 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