Authors :
Ibrahim W. Kariuki; Mathew P. Ngugi; John Maingi
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 3 - March
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://bit.ly/3nt26No
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7780058
Abstract :
Various plant extracts or their bioactive
components are used in traditional medicine.
Phytochemicals found in medicinal plants play a key role
in the traditional treatment of several diseases. Despite
advances in modern medicine, plant-based remedies are
increasingly sorted due to their lesser side effects. This
study's goal was to examine the presence of phytochemical
compounds in the aqueous root, stem bark, and leaf
extracts of Rhaphiolepis bibas gathered from Kiambu
county, Kenya. The presence of various phytochemicals
such as alkaloids, saponins, glycosides, terpenoids,
steroids, phenols, tannins, and flavonoids has been
confirmed by qualitative phytochemical analysis of these
plant aqueous root, stem bark, and leaf extracts.
Keywords :
Secondary Metabolites; Flavonoids; Tannins;Antioxidant.
Various plant extracts or their bioactive
components are used in traditional medicine.
Phytochemicals found in medicinal plants play a key role
in the traditional treatment of several diseases. Despite
advances in modern medicine, plant-based remedies are
increasingly sorted due to their lesser side effects. This
study's goal was to examine the presence of phytochemical
compounds in the aqueous root, stem bark, and leaf
extracts of Rhaphiolepis bibas gathered from Kiambu
county, Kenya. The presence of various phytochemicals
such as alkaloids, saponins, glycosides, terpenoids,
steroids, phenols, tannins, and flavonoids has been
confirmed by qualitative phytochemical analysis of these
plant aqueous root, stem bark, and leaf extracts.
Keywords :
Secondary Metabolites; Flavonoids; Tannins;Antioxidant.
