Table 8.
Results of Total Phenolic, Flavonoid and Alkaloid Content in P. africana Stem Bark Crude Extract, n-Butanol Fraction, and Aqueous Fraction
| Name of Extract | Flavonoid Contents (mg of QE/g of Extract) | Phenolic Contents (mg of GAE/g of Extract) | Alkaloid Contents (mg of AE/g of Extract) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueous fraction | 39.58±0.27 | 49.71±0.73 | 3.89±0.55 |
| n- butanol fraction | 37.36±0.27 | 42.37±1.46 | 9.05±0.85 |
| Crude extract | 37.64±0.48 | 45.31±1.94 | 7.76±0.55 |
Note: The data are presented as mean ± SEM (n=3).
Abbreviations: QE, quercetin equivalent; GAE, gallic acid equivalent; AE, atropine equivalent.