Asteraceae

Ageratum conyzoides (Vernacular name: Inkuruba)

i. Phytochemical screening

- Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

- Solvent used

Methanol

- Major chemical constituents

Tannins

Phenol

Saponins

Alkaloides

Resins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Streptococcus pneumoniae,  49619

No activity

Haemophilus influenzae  9007

Potential activity

Pseudomonas aeroginosa 27853

Potential activity

 

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