Phytochemical, antioxidant and microbial inhibitory effects of Spondias mombin leaf and stem bark extracts

Maduka, HCC and Okpogba, A.N and Ugwu, C.E and Dike, C.C and Ogueche, P.N and Onwuzurike, D.T and Ibe, D.C (2014) Phytochemical, antioxidant and microbial inhibitory effects of Spondias mombin leaf and stem bark extracts. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 9 (2). pp. 14-17. ISSN 2278-3008

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Abstract

AIM: The study evaluated the phytochemical, antioxidant and microbial inhibitory properties of the leaf and stem bark extracts of Spondias mombin. METHODOLOGY: Ten grams of the leaves and stem bark were each extracted with 100ml of 80% ethanol, hot and cold water respectively and allowed to stand for 24 hrs. The phytoconstituents, antioxidant vitamins C and E and antimicrobial testing were carried by standard methods. RESULTS: There were the presence of the tested phytoconstituents in both the leaves and stem bark extracts using different extraction media. The leaves contain saponins, alkaloids and tannins in all the extraction media while flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins were detected in all the extraction media of the stem bark. The leaf extract contained more vitamin C and E than the stem bark extracts. The ethanolic extract showed increased activity against Staphylococcus aureus when compared to the inhibitions observed with the other tested microorganisms. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate that the plant has both medicinal and antioxidant properties.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences
Depositing User:	Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited:	27 Jun 2025 12:41
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2025 12:41
URI:	http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4931

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