The in vitro phytochemical investigation on five medicinal plants in Anyigba and its environs, Kogi State, Nigeria

Traditionally, man has been using plants for health care. The developing countries mostly rely on traditional medicines which involves the use of different plant extracts. These extracts contain many molecules or bioactive constituents which serve as alternative to chemical toxicants in plant and above all, provide the health application at a affordable cost. This study keenly represents one of the best avenues in searching new economic plants for medicine. In keeping this view in mind the present investigation is carried out on the bioactive and phytochemical properties of Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina), Mango (Mangifera indica), Neam (Azadirachta indica), Paw-Paw (Carica papaya) and Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) were investigated.

Author(s): M. N. Suleiman

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