02096nas a2200229 4500008004100000245012700041210007100168260001800239300001000257490000700267520130000274653002401574653001301598653004301611653002801654653002601682100002401708700002701732700002001759700002501779856006201804 2020 eng d00aPhytochemical Screening and Gas Chromatography‑Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Ethanol Extract of Scambiosa columbabria L.0 aPhytochemical Screening and Gas Chromatography‑Mass Spectrometry cFebruary 2020 a35-390 v123 a

Background: Scambiosa columbabria L. is commonly known as the wild scabious and is used in South Africa to treat various ailments such as wound bruises, painful menstruation, heartburn, and colic. Despite its extensive traditional usage, the bioactive constituents of this plant are yet to be explored. Objective: The present study was carried out to identify the bioactive constituents of the ethanol extract of S. columbabria by phytochemical screening and gas chromatography‑mass spectrometry (GC‑MS). Materials and Methods: Sixty grams of the powdered leaves was sequentially extracted by ethanol and later tested for preliminary phytochemical screening and further subjected to GC‑MS analysis. Results: The results showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, tannins, steroids, terpenoids, and saponins in the extract. The GC‑MS analysis revealed the presence of 16 major compounds, with flavonoids (40.84%) being the most represented chemical class. Conclusion: The findings indicated that the plant possesses compounds with biological activities and therefore justifies its traditional usage in the treatment of skin and other diseases.

10aBiological activity10aDiseases10aGas chromatography‑mass spectrometry10aPhytochemical screening10aScambiosa columbabria1 aSagbo, Idowu, Jonas1 aOrock, Ayuk, Elizabeth1 aKola, Elizabeth1 aOtang-Mbeng, Wilfred uhttps://www.phcogres.com/article/2020/12/1/104103prpr5919