Table 1.

Comparison on the phytochemical constituents between the leaves of M. calabura and MEMC

Phytochemical constituent	Sample	Result	Conclusion
Alkaloid	MC	-	Not detected
	MEMC	-	Not detected
Saponin	MC	1+	Saponin was detected
	MEMC	1+	Saponin was detected
Flavonoid	MC	1+	Flavonoid was detected
	MEMC	1+	Flavonoid was detected
Tannins and polyphenolic compounds	MC	1+	Condensed tannins were detected
	MEMC	1+	Condensed tannins were detected
Triterpene	MC	3+	Triterpene was detected
	MEMC	1+	Triterpene was detected
Steroid	MC	3+	Steroid was detected
	MEMC	2+	Steroid was detected

For saponins: + – 1-2 cm froth; ++ – 2-3 cm froth; +++ – >3 cm froth.

For flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes and steroids: + – weak colour; ++ – mild colour; +++ – strong colour.

For akalioids: + – negligible amount of precipitate; ++ – weak precipitate; +++ – strong precipitate.