Myrtaceae

Eucalyptus globulus (vernacular name: Inturusu)

i. Phytochemical screening

-Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

Stem

-Solvent used

Methanol

Petroleum ether

-Major chemical constituents

Leaves

Stem

Phenol

Tannins

Saponins

Alkaloides

Resins

Phenol

Saponins

Tannins

Resins

Alkaloides

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Solvents used

Shigella sonnei 29531

Potential activity in both parts

With both solvents

E. coli 35218

Potential activity in both parts

With both solvents

E. coli 25922

Potential activity in both parts

With both solvents

Salmonella B69

Potential activity in both parts

With both solvents

Salmonella B71

Potential activity in both parts

With both solvents

 

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