TABLE 1.
QUALITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ALPINIA OFFICINARUM RHIZOME
| Constituents | HA(HM) | HA(CM) | ME(PER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkaloids | + | + | + |
| Glycosides | - | - | - |
| Terpenoids | + | + | - |
| Saponins | + | + | + |
| Tannins | + | + | + |
| Protein and amino acids | + | + | + |
| Flavonoids | + | + | + |
| Steroids | + | + | - |
HA(HM) is hydroalcoholic extract prepared by hot maceration process, HA(CM) is hydroalcoholic extract prepared by cold maceration process and ME(PER) represents methanol extract prepared by percolation process.
+
indicates the presence
-
indicates the absence.