Table 4.
Phytochemical analysis of extracts most active on O. ochengi female worms
| Class of compound | PULmc | PURhex | PUShex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saponins | + | + | − |
| Sterols | +++ | + | +++ |
| Tanins | + | + | − |
| Alkaloids | − | − | − |
| Flavonoids | + | + | + |
+++: highly present +: Present; −: Absent.; The extracts codes are PUL mc, methylene chloride of P. umbellatum leaves, PUR hex hexane extracts of P. umbellatum roots, PUS hex hexane extract of P. umbellatum seeds