Research Article

In Vitro Filaricidal Properties of Aqueous Extracts of Combretum nigricans (Combretaceae) on Onchocerca ochengi (Onchocercidae)

Table 5

Contents of phenolic acids, condensed tannins, flavonoids, and saponins in the different aqueous extracts of Combretum nigricans.

Aqueous extractsPhenolic acids (mg GAE/g DM)Condensed tannins (mg CE/g DM)Flavonoids (mg RE/g DM)Saponins (mg)

Barks
Leaves
Roots

The obtained data were presented as (SEM). Comparisons between the means were carried out using an ANOVA test followed by Dunnett’s multiple comparison test against the leaf extract. . GAE: gallic acid equivalent; CE: catechin equivalent; RE: rutin equivalent; DM: dry matter.