Table 2.
Qualitative phytoconstituent analysis of crude ethanolic extract (CEE), ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) and methanolic fraction (MF) from the stem bark of Anacardium microcarpum
| Secondary metabolites | CEE | EAF | MF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenols | + | + | + |
| Flavones | + | + | + |
| Flavonoids | + | + | + |
| Chalcones | + | + | + |
| Xanthones | + | + | + |
| Alkaloids | + | + | + |
| Flavanones | + | + | + |
| Aurones | + | + | + |
| Tannin pyrogallates | + | + | + |
Note: “+” indicates the presence of the metabolite.