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Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Mirabilis jalapa

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  • Fayehun, Opeyemi O.

    (Department of Integrated Science, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria Department of Chemistry, Medicinal and Organic Chemistry Unit, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria)

  • Lajide, Labunmi

    (Department of Chemistry, Medicinal and Organic Chemistry Unit, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria)

  • Ololade, Zacchaeus S.

    (Department of Chemistry, Medicinal and Organic Chemistry Unit, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria)

  • Babajide, Jelili O.

    (Department of Chemistry, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria)

  • Akorede-Oloye, Mariam T.

    (Department of Chemistry, Medicinal and Organic Chemistry Unit, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria)

  • Akinnawo, Christianah A.

    (Department of Chemistry, Medicinal and Organic Chemistry Unit, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria)

Abstract

Background and Aim: The phytochemical screening for the detection of plant secondary metabolites as well as the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of the plant were evaluated in this study using standard chemical and instrumental methods. This study aims to determine the chemical constituents, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of Mirabilis jalapa plant. Experimental Procedure: The phytochemical screening for the detection of plant secondary metabolites as well as the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of the plant were evaluated using standard chemical and instrumental methods. Results: A total of twenty-four (24) chemical compounds were identified in GC-MS analysis, among these the highest percentage composition was 9-octadecenamide (46.89%) followed by cholest-5-ene-3,16, 22, 26-tetrol (8.49%), octadecanoic acid (8.39%), hexadecanamide (7.14%), 8,11-octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester (6.41%) and hexadecanoic acid (6.40%). The antimicrobial activity of the various extracts on six selected microorganisms showed that the methanolic root extracts inhibited E. coli (18.5 mm) and S. aureus (18 mm) at higher inhibition zones which is more than the standard drugs. The total antioxidant capacity and strength of the plant extract revealed that the leaves is a powerful antioxidant. Conclusion: The results of the study support folklore claims in treating infection and inflammation. It also revealed the immense potential of the plant for further research that aims at identifying the bioactive components responsible for the anti-oxidant and antimicrobial activity. The phytomedicinal attributes of the M. jalapa plant can be used for the formulation of antimicrobial and antioxidant drugs.

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  • Fayehun, Opeyemi O. & Lajide, Labunmi & Ololade, Zacchaeus S. & Babajide, Jelili O. & Akorede-Oloye, Mariam T. & Akinnawo, Christianah A., 2024. "Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Mirabilis jalapa," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(7), pages 487-502, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:7:p:487-502
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