Rubiaceae

Pentas decora (Vernacular name: Isagara y’ikigabo)

i. Phytochemical screening

- Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

- Solvents used

Methanol

- Major chemical constituents

Tannins

Resins

Phenols

Alkaloides

Saponins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Tested strains

Activity

Escherichia coli 25922

Potential activity

Escherichia coli 35218

Potential activity

Staphylococcus aureus 43300

Potential activity

Staphylococcus aureus 29213

Potential activity

Streptococcus pneumonia 49619

Potential activity

Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27853

Potential activity

 

 

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