@article{MAKHILLRJP20115312461, title = {Preliminary Phytochemical and Antifungal Screening of the Aqeous Extract of the Leaves of Pterocarpus erinaceous}, journal = {Research Journal of Pharmacology}, volume = {5}, number = {3}, pages = {40-42}, year = {2011}, issn = {1815-9362}, doi = {rjpharm.2011.40.42}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9362&doi=rjpharm.2011.40.42}, author = {A.O.,M.E.,K. and}, keywords = {phytochemistry,antifungal screening,Pterocarpus erinaceous,dry forests,speaking tribes,Nigeria}, abstract = {Qualitative phytochemical analysis of the aqeous extract of Pterocarpus erinaceous indicated that it contains tannins, alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, volatile oils and glycosides. Antifungal testing of the aqueos extract on moulds and dermatophytes shows antimycotic activity comparable to Griseofulvin at concentrations of ≥40 mg mL-1.} }