Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Phytochemical analysis of G. glabra extract showed the presence of saponins, flavonoids, phenols, carbohydrates, and proteins.
| Phytochemical components | Chemical test | Presence |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaloids | Wagner's test | − |
| Phytosterol test | Salkowski's test | − |
| Saponins | Foam/Froth test | + |
| Flavonoids | Alkaline reagent test | + |
| Phenols | Ferric chloride test | + |
| Glycosides | Nitroprusside test | − |
| Carbohydrates | Fehling's test | + |
| Proteins | Xanthoproteic test | + |
+ = evidence of phytochemicals; − = no evidence of phytochemicals.
