Phytochemical And Antimicrobial Studies On Moringa Oleifera Leaves Extracts.

Abstract

The antimicrobial and medicinal properties of Moringa leaf extracts was examined through Phytochemical screening on the solvent extract and conducting bioassay on the target microorganisms: E. coli and Salmonella. The phytochemical screening of the plants constituents were assessed by using qualitative methods. Tests were conducted for the presence of the following active components: alkaloid, tannins, phlobatannins, phenol, flavonoids, glycoside, saponins, volatile oil, hydrolysable tannin and protein. All were present. The ethanol extract of the leaf was active against E. coli and salmonella measuring clear zones of inhibition 3.0mm and 14.0mm respectively. This indicate the presence of these bioactive components in Moringa, which proves its potency in the treatment of some bacterial infections