Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of African Peach (Sarcocephalus Latifolius)

Oko Emmanuel Godwin, Peter A Egwaikhide and Emmanuel E Etim
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Emmanuel E Etim: Department of Chemical Sciences, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria

Organic & Medicinal Chemistry International Journal, 2020, vol. 9, issue 5, 198-204

Abstract: This study includes phytochemical screening, quantification of secondary metabolites, thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and antimicrobial assay of African peach (Sarcocephalus latifolius). The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloid, flavonoid and saponin at various quantities with saponin more abundant amongst others like tannin, glycoside and phenols that are present. All the extracts were tested for antimicrobial activity with ethanol extract and water extract exhibiting a higher activity against the reference strains. It exhibits a higher sensitivity than the standard antibiotic erythromycin which was used as control.

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Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.19080/OMCIJ.2020.09.555775

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