eng Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Pharmacological Sciences 2327-672X 2021-04-01 9 1 36 39 10.12691/ajps-9-1-3 AJPS2021913 article Euloge S¨¨nan Adjou 1 Alain Yaya Koudoro 1 Guevara Nonviho 1 Edwige Dahouenon Ahoussi 1 Dominique C. K. Sohounhloue csohoun@gmail.com 1 Laboratory of Study and Research in Applied Chemistry, University of Abomey-Calavi, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, 01, P. O. Box 2009, Cotonou The leaves of Senna italica Mill., were screened for phytochemical properties using standard methods. Anthocyanins, leucoanthocyanins, catechics tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, anthraquinones and reducer compounds were detected. However, saponins, coumarines and cyanogenic derivatives were not detected in the leaves extract. Taking into account of presence of these secondary metabolites in the plant extract, it could be suggested that this plant has a potential as a source of therapeutic agents. This supports the traditional use of the plant in curing human diseases. It is therefore suggested that further studies be carried out to isolate, purify and identify all active compounds present in all part of this plant. http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajps/9/1/3/ajps-9-1-3.pdf Senna italica phytochemistry secondary metabolites pharmacological properties Benin