Table 1.

Phytochemical analysis of the Moringa oleifera leaves extract. The presence is indicated with (+).

Functional Group	Test Method	M. oleifera Leaves Extract
Alkaloids	Dragendroff’s test	+
Tannins	Ferric chloride test	+
Flavonoids	Shinoda test	+
Steroids	Salkowski reaction test	+
Saponins	Foam test	+
Polyphenols	Puncal-D test	+
Glycosides	Conc. H2SO4 and heat	+
Carbohydrates	Anthrone test	+
Proteins	Ninhydrin test	+
Amino acids	Millon’s test	+