HPLC‐UV and LC–MS Analyses of Acylquinic Acids in Geigeria alata (DC) Oliv. & Hiern. and their Contribution to Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Capacity

Introduction Geigeria alata is a traditional plant used in Sudanese folk medicine for treatment of diabetes, cough, epilepsy and intestinal complaints. Objective To analyze phenolic acids in Geigeria alata roots and leaves and to evaluate their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Methodology Phenolic acids in the aqueous‐methanol extracts were identified by LC–MS. Major compounds were isolated using low‐pressure liquid chromatography. The...