Table 1.
Phytochemical composition of PCFE.
| Chemical classes | Piper capense extract |
|---|---|
| Extractive yield (%) | 12.80 |
|
| |
| Alkaloids | + |
| Anthraquinones | − |
| Flavonoids | − |
| Polyphenols | + |
| Saponins | + |
| Tannins | + |
| Sterols | + |
| Triterpenes | − |
(+): present; (−): absent; yield is obtained by the ratio of the mass of the extract to the methanol obtained to the mass of the plant powder.