Table 3.
Phytochemical tests | MeOH extract | DCM extract | n-hexane extract | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alkaloids | Dragendorff’s Test | + | - | - |
Hager’s Test | + | - | - | |
Glycosides | Kedd | - | +++ | +++ |
Keller-killiani | - | - | - | |
Tannins | Ferric Chloride Test | +++ | - | - |
Flavonoids | Shinoda Test | +++ | - | - |
Proteins and Amino Acids |
Ninhydrin Test | - | - | - |
Sterol | Libermann-Buchard test | - | - | + |
terpenoid | Libermann-Buchard test | - | +++ | - |
Carbohydrates | Benedict's test | + | - | - |
Iridoids | Trim hill | +++ | - |