Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of four Medicinal Plants for Antidiabetic Purposes Used in the Ivorian Pharmacopoeia
Philippe Kessé N’da,
Syndoux Dembélé,
Emmanuel N’dri Koffi
et al.
Abstract:Aims: This study aims to investigate the phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity of aqueous extracts from four plants used in the Yamoussoukro district (Côte d'Ivoire) for the treatment of diabetes.
Methodology: Secondary metabolites of four plants (Alchornea cordifolia, Ocimum gratissimum, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Vernonia colorata) were carried out by phytochemical screening using appropriate reagents. Polyphenol and tannin contents were determined using the Folin- ciocalteu colo… Show more
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