Poaceae

Cymbopogon citratus (Vernacular name: Umucayicayi)

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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 Alkaloides

o Resins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains	Activity
Staphylococcus aureus 29213	No activity
Streptococcus pyogenes 12344	No activity
Streptococcus pneumonia 49619	No activity
Staphylococcus aureus 43300	Potential activity