Leaves of Tabernaemontana divaricata extracts in petroleum ether, ethanol chloroform, methanol and aqueous were analyzed for their phytochemical screening. Qualitative quantitative analysis was performed to identify the presence various phytoconstituents with standard procedures. The Alkaloids, Glycosides, Flavonoids, Diterpenes, Phenol, Proteins, Carbohydrate, Saponins Tannins. For estimation ...

BACKGROUND Influenza infection remains a major health threat for animals and humans which crucially requires effective antiviral remedies. The usage of herbal medications as readily available alternatives for their compatibility with the body and fewer side effects compared to synthetic chemical treatments has become popular globally. The aim of this study was to investigate and screen in vitro...

The Latin American plant Tabernaemontana longipes was studied in this work as a potential source of antiparasitic agents. The chloroform extract of T. longipes leaves was separated into several fractions, and tested for antitrypanosomal activity. One of the fractions displayed significant growth inhibitory activity against Trypanosoma brucei. The active principle in the fraction was isolated, p...