Biochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Properties of Extracts From Four Food Plants Traditionally Used to Improve Drinking Water Quality in Rural Areas of Burkina Faso.

The use of local plant extracts in drinking water purification represents a sustainable alternative in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water consumption in rural areas. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biochemical composition and antimicrobial activity of four local plant extracts used in rural areas of Burkina Faso to purify drinking water: seeds, seeds, cladodes, and leaves. These four extracts were then subjected to biochemical screening to identify phytocompounds, followed by quantification and evaluation of their antibacterial properties on ten pathogenic bacterial strains.