Table 2. Preliminary Qualitative Phytochemical Tests Performed on the Extracts Obtained Through Successive Solvent Extraction of the Powdered Leaves of Ziziphus oenoplia (L.)Mill.a.
| S. no. | Test | Petroleum ether extract | Ethyl acetate extract | Ethanolic extract | Aqueous extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Test for Alkaloids: | +++ | +++ | +++ | +++ |
| 2. | Test for Glycosides: | – – – | – – – | +++ | +++ |
| 3. | Test for Flavonoids: | – – – | – – – | +++ | +++ |
| 4. | Test for Saponins: | – – – | – – – | +++ | +++ |
| 5. | Test for Steroids/ Triterpenoids: | +++ | +++ | – – – | – – – |
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The symbol “+++” represents a positive reaction and “– – –“represents a negative reaction.