Table 2 Fractions, their antibacterial and antioxidant activity of A.ilicifolius Methanol leaf extract
Solvent system | Fractions | Code | Colour/ Characteristic | Zone of inhibition (mm) against A. hydrophila | % DPPH radical scavenging activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100:0 | 1–3 | A | White | 7.5 ± 0.8 | 83.2 ± 0.8 |
90:10 | – | – | – | - | – |
80:20 | 4–6 | B | Pale yellow | - | – |
70:30 | – | – | – | - | – |
60:40 | 7–8 | C | Yellow | 2.1 ± 0.4 | 43.4 ± 1.1 |
50:50 | – | – | – | – | – |
40:60 | – | – | – | – | – |
30:70 | – | – | – | – | – |
20:80 | 9–11 | D | Orange | 1.2 ± 0.6 | – |
10:90 | 12–14 | E | Yellow | – | 38.7 ± 0.9 |
0:100 | – | – | – | – | – |