QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PHYTOCHEMICALS OF INFUSED SENNA DIDYMOBOTRYA LEAVES
Department of Chemistry, University of Eastern Africa Baraton, PO Box 2500-30100, Eldoret, Kenya
Mutuku Chrispus Ngule
Department of Chemistry, University of Eastern Africa Baraton, PO Box 2500-30100, Eldoret, Kenya
Obey Jackie K
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Eastern Africa, PO Box 2500-30100, Eldoret, Kenya
The study was conducted to analyze the phytochemical constituents of the infused Senna didymobotrya leaves. The plant samples were extracted by boiling the plant leaves in water. From the study the infused leaves of Senna didymobotrya was found to contain tannins, saponins, flavonoids, phenols, alkaloids, and steroidal rings (glycone portion of glycosides) but terpenoids and steroids were found to be absent. The presence of these important phytochemicals in the plant leaves is a scientific justification of the plant use in the traditional treatment against various diseases affecting humans and animals. However, more research needs to be done to identify the specific compounds, their structural formulas and contribution towards the medicinal value of the plant
4 , 1 , 2014
40 - 45
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