Cameroonian medicinal plants belonging to Annonaceae family: radical scavenging and antifungal activities

Abstract

<p>The free-radical scavenging activity of ethanolic and methanolic extracts of leaves, stems and roots of <i>Annona muricata</i>, <i>Monodora tenuifolia</i>, <i>Uvaria comperei</i>, <i>Uvaria muricata</i> and <i>Xylopia africana</i> was evaluated using DPPH and ORAC assays. Further, phytochemical analysis, total phenolic and total flavonoid contents were also determined. Moreover, the antifungal activity of extracts was studied. The findings indicated that <i>A. muricata</i> and <i>U. comperei</i> extracts own antiradical activities and moderate antifungal properties.</p