Primulaceae

Maesa sp. (Vernacular name: Umuhanga)

i. Phytochemical screening

-Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

Stem

-Solvents used

Methanol

-Major chemical constituents

Leaves

Stem

Tannins

Resins

Phenols

Alkaloides

Saponins

Tannins

Resins

Phenols

Saponins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Staphylococcus  aureus 29213

Potential activity in both parts

Staphylococcus aureus 43300

Potential activity in both parts

Streptococcus pyogene 12344

Potential activity in both parts

Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27853

No activity in both parts

 

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