Insights of Herbal Medicine(IHM)

Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, College of Health and Medical Science, Haramaya University, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Phytochemical Screening, and Antioxidant Activity of Methanolic Extract and Solvent Fractions of the Stem Bark of Moringa Stenopetala Bak. Cuf.
  Author(s): Ageze Hailu, Terfo Yilma Mikre* and Abraham Nigussie Mekuria
  
  Background: Moringa stenopetala Bak. Cuf. is a medicinal plant that has been used extensively in Traditional Medicine in both Ethiopia and East Africa. Many studies have been conducted regarding the pharmacological properties of the leaves of this plant. However, very little research has been done on the bioactive potential of the stem bark of M. stenopetala. Objectives: The main objective of this study was to determine the phytochemical make-up and antioxidant activity of the methanolic extract and solvent fractions of the stem bark of M. stenopetala. Methods: The extraction of the dried stem bark with absolute methanol, further extractions were performed using fractions of the extract with solvents of chloroform, acetone and water. The preliminary phytochemical screening was done to the extract and solvent fracti.. Read More»
  

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