Student's Journal of Health Research Africa
Uncovering the Healing Properties of Plumbago auriculata L.
Background: Plumbago auriculata L. is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional healing practices. Aim: This study aimed to identify the phytochemical constituents present in leaf extracts of P. auriculata and to evaluate their antibacterial activity. Setting: This experimental laboratory study used P. auriculata leaves collected in Durban, South Africa, in May 2023, followed by laboratory-based phytochemical and antibacterial analyses. Methods: Qualitative phytochemical screening and gas chromatography–mass spe …