Abstract
Dialium guineese is a plant traditionally used as anticancer, antioxidant, antiulcer, antidiarrhea and heart diseases. However, the pharmacognosy of this plant could be more explored. Therefore, we have conducted this study to assess the distinctive qualities of the D. guineese. The leaves were extracted using ethanol, the crude ethanol extract was then fractionated using solvents of increasing polarity (n-Hexane, ethyl acetate, butanol and aqueous) fraction. The qualitative and quantitative phytochemical constituents, microscopy, macroscopy, and physicochemical properties were performed based on standard procedures by World Health Organization (WHO). Macro and microscopical studies showed the presence of an entire margin with an obovate shape, acuminate apex, rounded base, and calcium oxalate crystals. Stomata arrangement was paracytic with numerous trichomes on both surfaces while phytochemical evaluation revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, steroids and saponins. The investigations also included numerical and quantitative leaf microscopy. In light of these discoveries, future research on the species will be able to accurately identify and authenticate it.
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