Antibacterial, cytotoxic activities and chemical composition of fruits of two Cameroonian Zanthoxylum species.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Zanthoxylum leprieurii (Syn. Fagara leprieurii) is a plant extensively used by traditional healers in Cameroon for the treatment of stomach disorders, gonorrhea, intestinal parasites and sterility. The infusion from the fruit is taken in Cameroon for the treatment of sickle cell anemia, as well.