PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE LEAF EXTRACT OF DACRYODES EDULIS (AFRICAN PEAR).
Abstract
Natural products derived from plants have historically been a rich source of therapeutic agents. In the search for alternatives to synthetic drugs, medicinal plants are being re-evaluated for their pharmacological potentials (Balouiri et al., 2016). Given the traditional use of Dacryodes edulis for treating infections, it is essential to scientifically assess its efficacy. This study is expected to contribute to the growing field of ethnopharmacology and provide insights that may lead to the development of plant-based antimicrobial agents.
Chapter One
The increasing emergence of drug-resistant pathogens poses a significant challenge to global public health, particularly in developing countries where access to modern healthcare may be limited (WHO, 2022). As a result, the need to explore alternative sources of antimicrobial agents hasintensified. Medicinal plants are gaining recognition due to their affordability, accessibility, and the presence of bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, which exhibit therapeutic properties (Edeogaet al., 2005).
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