Table 1.
Contents of Phytochemicals in Harungana madagascariensis Extracts
Phytochemical | Test/reagents | DCM extract | MHM extract |
---|---|---|---|
Alkaloids | Dragendroff's | − | + |
Mayer's | − | + | |
Anthraquinones | Benzene/ammonia solution | + | + |
Flavonoids | Magnesium metal, HCl acid | + | + |
Cardiac glycosides | Liebermann's | + | + |
Keller-Killiani's | + | + | |
Phlobatannins | HCl acid solution | − | − |
Saponins | Frothing | + | + |
Fehling's tests | + | + | |
Tannins | Ferric chloride solution | + | + |
Terpenes | Chloroform, H2SO4 acid | + | + |
+, present; −, absent.