Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research

PhytoChem & BioSub Journal

Phytochemical Variability in Two Cocoyam Varieties Grown in Port Harcourt

The comparative analysis of the phytochemical profiles of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott and Xanthosoma sagittifolium, two underutilized tuber crops with potential nutritional and medicinal applications, was studied. The research was carried out at the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Port...

Phytochemical and Biological Evaluation of Lantana horrida Kunth: Essential Oil Composition, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activities

Rosemary leaves as source of bioactive compounds

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus Spenn., syn. Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae) is a perennial evergreen shrub widely distribut ed in the Balkan region. Rosemary leaf is used in traditional medicine as a rubefacient, carminative and emmenagogue. The main biologically active compounds present are phenolic acids (caffeic...

Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity of Pineapple ( Ananas comosus ) Grown in Côte d'Ivoire

Pineapple ( Ananas comosus (L.) MD2) is a tropical fruit widely consumed in Côte d'Ivoire, recognized for its richness in bioactive compounds. This study aims to evaluate the antioxidant activity of pineapple pulp extracts of the MD2 variety from two major Ivorian production areas (Alepe and Bonoua). To this end, p...

Phytochemical Studies of the Fruits of Vitex agnus-castus L.

The present study focused on the phytochemical constituents of the fruits of Vitex agnus-castus L. (Lamiaceae, subfamily Viticoideae), whose medicinal applications include traditional use in the management of premenstrual syndrome, menstrual irregularities, and hormonal imbalances. It is native to the Mediterranean reg...