Table 1.

Qualitative phytochemical screening of the Bouea macrophylla extract tested in this work.

Phytochemical Constituents	Test Name	Results
Polyphenol	FeCl3 test	+++
Tannins	Gelatin test	++
Flavonoids	Alkali test	++
Carbohydrates	Benedict ’s testFehling’s test	++ ++
Steroids	Liebermann–Burchard reaction	−
Triterpenoid	Salkowski’s test	++
Fixed oils	Spot Tests	+
Saponins	Frothing test	++
Alkaloids	Mayer’ testWagner’s test	++ ++

+++ Appreciable amount (positive within 2 min..); ++ Moderate amount (positive after 2 min. but within 5 min.); + Trace amount (positive after 5 min. but within 10 min.); − Completely absent.