ObjectiveF. africana Lehm (Poaceae) is a perennial grass traditionally used in ethnomedicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and wound healing. Despite its traditional relevance, its phytochemical composition and pharmacological activities remain largely unexplored. This study aimed to comprehensively characterize the phytochemical and elemental profiles of Fingerhuthia africana and evaluate its DPPH radical-scavenging behavior, genotoxicity, and antidiarrheal effects.MethodsPhyt