Asteraceae

Crassocephalum vitellinum (Benth) S. moore (Vernacular name: Isununu)

i. Phytochemical screening

- Parts used for medicinal purposes

Leaves

Stem

- Solvent used

Methanol

- Major chemical constituents

Leaves

Stem

Phenol

Tannins

Resins

Saponins

Alkaloids

Phenol

Tannins

Resins

Alkaloids

Saponins

ii. Antibacterial activity

Bacterial strains

Activity

Escherichia coli 25922

Potential activity in leaves

Escherichia coli 35218

Potential activity in leaves

Streptococcus  proteus P126

Potential activity in leaves

Salmonella typhi B71

Potential activity in leaves

Salmonella typhi B69

Potential activity in leaves

 

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