Rhamnaceae

Gouania longispicata (Vernacular name: Umubimbafuro)

I. Phytochemical screening

-Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

Stem

-Solvents used

Methanol

-Major chemical constituents

Leaves

Stem

Tannins

Resins

Phenols

Alkaloids

 

Tannins

Resins

Alkaloides

Saponins

Phenols

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Escherichia coli 25922

No activity in both parts

Escherichia coli 35218

No activity in both parts

Salmonella typhi B69

No activity in both parts

Salmonella typhi B71

No activity in both parts

Shigella sonnei 29531

No activity in both parts

Streptococcus pneumonia 49619

Potential activity in leaves

Staphylococcus aureus 29213

Potential activity in leaves

Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27853

Potential activity in leaves

 

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