%0 Journal Article
%T <i>Parkia biglobosa</i> Fruit Husks: Phytochemistry, Antibacterial, and Free Radical Scavenging Activities
%A Fifa Th¨¦omaine Diane Bothon
%A M¨¦nonv¨¨ M¨¨gniss¨¨ Atind¨¦hou
%A Yaya Alain Koudoro
%A Latifou Lagnika
%A F¨¦licien Avlessi
%J American Journal of Plant Sciences
%P 150-161
%@ 2158-2750
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ajps.2023.142012
%X Known for their role in the manufacture of
eco-materials in buildings, <i>Parkia biglobosa </i>fruit husks are also used
in folk medicine. The present study focuses on the metabolites content and
antiradical, antibacterial activities of the hydroethanolic extract of <i>P.
biglobosa</i> husks. Secondary metabolites were identified using staining
and/or precipitation tests. The mineral content is determined according to the
standard NF EN 14082. The antioxidant activity performed by
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging capacity, and antibacterial
activity strain against three Gram-negative and two Gram-positive strains by
microdilution for Minimal Inhibitory Concentration. Fruit husks contain
tannins, anthocyanins, leuco-anthocyanins, anthraquinones, saponins, reducing
compounds, sterols, terpenes, and 1.225% of potassium. The hydroethanolic
extract of <i>P. biglobosa</i> fruit husks scavenges the DPPH radical with an
EC50 = 64 ¦Ìg/ml. The extract is more active in one Gram &nbsp;(<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> and <i>Escherichia
coli</i>) with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 1.25 mg/mL than the three
Gram + studied. This study showed that <i>P. biglobosa</i> fruit husks extract
could be used for its antioxidant and antibacterial activities.
%K &lt
%K i&gt
%K Parkia biglobosa&lt
%K /i&gt
%K Husks
%K Constituent
%K Therapeutic Potential
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=123178