Bioactive Compounds in Ethanol Stem Bark Extracts of Newbouldia leavis Adopting Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis

Newbouldia leavis is a potent herbal plant which holds a deep place in traditional medicine. Its strength is not only in leaf and roots but the chemistry of its stem bark. The stem bark extract contains several phyto-compounds known to possess anti-inflammatory, antitumor, cytotoxic, gastro-protective, anticancer, dermato-protective, anti-helminthic, antioxidant, antidiabetic, cardio-protective, immune-stimulatory, hepato-protective amongst others. GC-MS analysis of bioactive compounds in ethanol stem bark extracts of Newbouldia leavis revealed a total of 36 phyto-compounds representing 96.57 %. The stem bark was dominated by Humulene (16.85 %), gamma-Terpinene (16.11 %), 9, 17-Octadecadienal (12.53 %), p-Cymene (10.59 %), Linoleic acid ethyl ester (9.37 %), 4-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid (8.85 %) and Caryophyllene (7.51 %). A synergy between these compounds heals, nourish and improves the overall vitality of the body.