American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2013

  • Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Screening of Icacina Trichantha

    Mohammed Hassan Shagal, Dimas Kubmarawa

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2013
    Pages: 37-40
    Received: 6 August 2013
    Published: 10 September 2013
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    Abstract: Ethanol and water extracts of Icacina trichantha leaves were screened for their phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus spp, Candida albicans and Klebsiella pneumonia. The result indicated that alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and phenols were present in the plant part. Both the ethanol ... Show More