Table 3.
Extracts phytochemicals contents
| Phytochemical | Test | PME | CWE | CME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkaloids and/or nitrogenous bases | Wagner's test | + | + | + |
| Carbohydrates and/or glycosides | Molisch's and Borntrager's tests | + | + | + |
| Tannins | Ferric chloride test | + | + | + |
| Flavonoids | General lab test | + | + | + |
| Saponins | Froth test | + | - | + |
| Triterpenoids | General lab test | + | + | + |
| Anthraquinones | General lab test | + | - | - |
(+) detected, (-) not detected, PME (Persicaria maculosa hydro-methanolic extract), CME (Citrus sinensis hydro-methanolic extract) and CWE (Citrus sinensis aqueous extract).