Effect of methods of extraction on phytochemical constituents and antibacterial properties of <i>Tetracarpidium conophorum</i> seeds

Abstract

SEffect of methods of extraction on phytochemical constituents and antibacterial properties of the extracts of the seeds of tetracarpidium conophorum was studied. Different solvents extraction methods yielded varying amounts of the phytochemical constituents and the antibacterial screening showed that all the extracts except the water extracts have antibacterial activity. The inhibition of bacterial growth showed that the extracts were dose dependent since no inhibition occurred at lower concentration. The study therefore showed that the extracts of the seeds of tetracarpidium conopharum are dependent upon the solvent and methods of extraction, and that the extract possesses antibacterial properties, which could be useful in treatment of bacterial infections and or other related diseases.

Anatomical studies and nutritional analysis of the leaf extract of Plukenetia conophora

“…Decoction of leaves and seeds serve as beverage which relieves abdominal pains and fever. Dried walnuts can be ground and turned into flour which can be used as composite flour during baking or in-place of milk in tea preparation (Malu et al, 2009). Phytochemical analysis of the nuts, leaves and roots indicates that it contains bioactive compounds such as oxalates, phytates, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids and terpenoids (Ayodele, 2003;Kalu, 2010;Ojobor et al, 2015).…”