Determination of phytochemical constituent of steganotaenia araliacea for antioxidant and antibacterial activity

Abstract

There are different medicinal plants used by people depending on the culture and knowledge of these plants. This research was carried out on Steganotaenia araliacea species from west Budama county in Nagongera since 17th/may /2022 to 18th/may/2023.Phytochemical screening of S. araliacea was conducted to determine and analyze the presence of phytochemical compounds. The phytochemical screening of S. araliacea involved the extraction of the plant using the appropriate solvents followed by qualitative analysis of the extracted components. Common phytochemical tests such as alkaloid tests, flavonoid tests, tannins tests, phenolic tests, glycoside tests and steroid tests were carried out to determine the specific phytochemicals in the S.araliacea. The results of the phytochemical analysis of S.araliacea confirmed the presence of various phytochemical compounds including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, tannins and phenolic compounds. These compounds are known for their potential health benefits and contribute to the medicinal properties of the plant like anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antiaging, cardio protective, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, and antibacterial, ant parasitic and antiviral properties. Finding of the phytochemical analysis of the S. araliacea stem bark provided valuable information about the chemicals of the plant and its potential pharmacological activities. The aqueous extract of the stem bark of the plant was used in the formulation of the herbal based syrup to be used to curb the increased cases of diarrhea disorder among the natives of the community because it is natural, eco-friendly and generally recognized as safe products. Further studies should be carried to isolate and characterize the individual compounds, explicate their mechanism of action and explore their potential health benefits, supporting its traditional medicinal uses and opening platform for the further research and development. KEY WORDS: Antioxidant, therapeutic values, bioactive compounds