Table 1.
Screening of the methanolic leaf extract of Chloranthus elatior (MECE) for phytochemicals using various assays.
| Phytochemical Compounds | Name of Tests | Inference |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaloid | Wagner's Test | +ve |
| Dragendorf's Test | ||
| Mayer's Test | ||
| Flavonoids | Shinods Test | +ve |
| Sodium Hydroxide Test | ||
| Pew's Test | ||
| Tannins | Ferric Chloride Test | +ve |
| Lead sub-acetate Test | ||
| Phlobatannins | Precipitate Test | -ve |
| Saponins | Foam Test | +ve |
| Steroids | Salkowski Reaction | -ve |
| Cardiac Glycoside | Keller Kelliani's Test | +ve |
| Carbohydrate | Molisch's Test | +ve |
| Protein | Biuret Test | -ve |