PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTI-MICROBIAL PROPERTY OF A ROSARY PEA (ABRUS PRECATORIUS )
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study is on a phytochemical and anti-miicrobial analysis of a rosary pea plant. Phytochemical analysis of roser pea revealed the presence of flavonoids, Carbohydrates, Alkaloids, Tannins, Steroids/Terpenes, Cardiac Glycosides, which have so much health benefits especially for treatment of some ailments/bacteria. Industrially, the phytochemicals are also very useful in making food, beverages, drinks, shampoos and some facial cleansers. The antimicrobial evaluation showed that ethanol extracts of the plant have an effect against some selected bacteria that include E. coli, Staphylococus aureus and Bacillus subtilis. Products from this plant can therefore serve as health supplements especially in adults
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