Solanum torvum Sw. (Solanaceae): Phytochemical screening, antisalmonellal and antioxidant properties of leaves extracts

Abstract

Salmonellosis remains a major public health problem in developing countries, where it remains endemic due to the precariousness of lifestyle combined with the misuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics. In the contination to search for new anti-salmonellosis substances, in vitro antisalmonellal and antioxidant properties of Solanum torvum leaves extracts were evaluated. The Minimal Inhibitary and Minmal Bactericidal Concentrations (MBCs) were determine using broth dilution method. The in vitro antioxidant activity of thes extracts were alsomine using DPPH and Nitric oxide tests, Hydroxyl radicals scavenging assays and iron reduction. Total phenol as well as flavonoid contents and phytochemical screening were performed by standard methods.In vitro antimicrobial test results showed that the activity of the 95° ethanol extract were significant (MIC