Table 1.
Qualitative analysis of the phytochemicals present in methanolic extract of L. aspera.
| Phytochemical | Test name | +/− | Phytochemical | Test name | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkali compounds | Litmus paper (Red → Blue) | − | Tannins | Ferric chloride test | + |
| Acidic compounds | Litmus paper (Blue → Red) | + | Proteins | Biuret test | − |
| Alkaloids | Mayers test | + | Steroids | Salkowski test | + |
| Tannic acid test | + | ||||
| Hagers test | + | Triterpenoids | Salkowski test | − | |
| Carbohydrates | Molisch's test | + | Saponins | Froth test | + |
| Fats and fixed oils | Glycerin test | + | Cardiac glycosides | Keller kiliani test | + |
+ Present, − absent.