TABLE 3.
Phytochemical compounds present in the ethanolic extract and polar and nonpolar fractions of Lophocereus schottii. The percentages were obtained by summation of those obtained for each extract or fraction.
| Phytochemical compound | Complete ethanolic extract (%) | Polar fraction (%) | Nonpolar fraction (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkaloids | 13.56 | 97.15 | 11.88 |
| Steroids | 2.80 | − | 55.16 |
| Flavonoids | 80.70 | 0.23 | 4.43 |
| Terpenoids | 0.25 | 0.07 | 0.36 |
| Unknown | 2.70 | 2.48 | 28.14 |