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.