Rhamnaceae

Rhamnus prinoides (Vernacular name: Umunanira)

i. Phytochemical screening

-Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

Stem

-Solvents used

Methanol

-Major chemical constituents

Leaves

Stem

Tannins

Resins

Phenols

Phenols

Saponins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Escherichia coli 25922

Potential activity in both parts

Escherichia coli 35218

Potential activity in both parts

Streptococcus pneumonia 49619

Potential activity in both parts

Streptococcus pyogene 12344

No activity in both parts

Salmonella typhi B69

No activity in both parts

Salmonella typhi B71

No activity in both parts

Staphylococcus aureus 29213

Potential activity in both parts

Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27853

Potential activity in both parts

 

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