Phytochemical screeening and anti-bacterial analysis of the root extracts of Maytenus senegalensis

Edah O Alexander; John Christopher Izang; Okoye Maryann; Okoronkwo Ngozi; Terfa Jude Igba; Wapwera A Jidimma

Phytochemical screeening and anti-bacterial analysis of the root extracts of Maytenus senegalensis

Authors
Edah O Alexander, John Christopher Izang, Okoye Maryann, Okoronkwo Ngozi, Terfa Jude Igba, Wapwera A Jidimma

Abstract
Extraction was carried out on the root of Maytenus senegalensis using water and ethanol by the maceration method of solvent extraction. Proximate analysis of the sample was determined using standard methods by Association of Official Analytical Chemist (AOAC). The extracts were screened for phytochemicals and antibacterial activity, using standard methods. The Proximate analysis showed moisture (11.63±0.02)%, ash (4.13±0.02)%, crude fibre (8.47±0.02)%, crude protein (14.57±0.07)%, crude fat (5.08±0.12)% and total carbohydrate (56.13±0.20)%. Both extracts showed the presence of saponins, tannins, Phenols, steroidal glycosides, terpernoids, alkaloids and steroids. Flavonoid and cardiac glycoside was observed only in the aqueous extract. The zones of inhibition ranges from 7.2mm to 14.3mm, showing antibacterial activity against both gram positive Staphylococcus aureus and gram negative Escherichia coli. The highest zone of inhibition was observed with the aqueous extract on the gram positive Staphylococcus aureus.

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