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. 2013 Dec;3(12):960–966. doi: 10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60186-0

Table 1. Preliminary phytochemical analysis of T. arjuna bark extract.

Phytoconstituents Tests Conclusion
Phytosterols Salkowski reaction ++
Triterpenoids Liebermann-Burchard's test +
Saponins Foam test +
Alkaloids Dragendroff's test +
Carbohydrates Molisch's test +
Flavanoids Lead Acetate test ++
Lactones Legal's test ++
Phenolic Compounds and Tannins 5% Fecl3 Test ++
Proteins Ninhydrin test +
Glycosides Keller-Killiani test ++

+: Present in low concentration; ++: Present in high concentration.