Table 7.
Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of 80% Methanol Extract and Solvent Fractions of the Leaves of Hypoestes forskalei
| Metabolites | 80% Methanol Extract | Solvent Fractions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform Fraction | N-butanol Fraction | Aqueous Fraction | ||
| Polyphenols | + | + | + | + |
| Terpenoids | + | + | + | + |
| Flavonoids | + | + | + | - |
| Steroids | + | + | + | - |
| Alkaloids | + | + | + | + |
| Glycosides | + | - | + | - |
| Tannins | - | - | - | - |
| Saponins | - | - | - | - |
Notes: + = presence, - = absence.