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Phytochemical analysis of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Ricinus communis.
| Phytoconstituents | Test adopted | Aqueous | Methanol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkaloids | Mayer's test | + | + |
| Phenol | FeCl3 test | + | − |
| Saponins | Foam test | + | − |
| Quinones | NaOH test | + | − |
| Terpenoids | H2SO4 test | − | − |
| Sugar | Felling's test | − | − |
| Flavonoids | HCl test | + | + |
| Protein | Folinlowry's test | + | + |
| Steroids | H2SO4 test | + | − |
+:Present, −: Absent.
