Abstract Background The present investigation was aimed at establishing the pharmacognostical parameters and preliminary phytochemical screening of Annona reticulata Linn. (Annonaceae) root. Pharmacognostical studies evaluation A. root were carried out by following standard procedures to provide information that help identify species. species Annonaceae family are documented possess anticonvuls...

Annona squamosa is a medicinal plant which has been used in alternative medicine from ancient times. Different parts of Annona squamosa such as fruits, seeds, leaves and barks have been used to treat many diseases. Some of the active constituents have been identified and investigated for biological actions while the rest are yet to be explored. Current understanding of pharmacological propertie...

The aim of the present study is to determine the antioxidant, carotene and alkaloids content of the selected plant leaves namely spinach oleracea and Annona squamosa. The antioxidant screening was done by DPPH free radical scavenging assay using shade dried leaf extracts. The results showed that IC50 for Annona squamosa and Spinach oleracea was 68.24 (μg/ml), 42.57 μg/ml respectively. Annona sq...