Table 1.
Phytochemical screening of methanol leaf extract of Skimmia anquetilia.
| Phytoconstituent | Name of the Assay | Methanol Extract |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaloids | Mayer’s test | + |
| Wagner’s test | + | |
| Dragendorff’s test | + | |
| Carbohydrates | Benedict’s test | − |
| Cardiac steroidal glycosides | Keller–Kiliani test | + |
| Flavonoids | Shinoda test | − |
| Alkaline reagent test | + | |
| Lead acetate test | + | |
| Proteins and amino acids | Xanthoproteic test | + |
| Ninhydrin test | − | |
| Tannins | Ferric chloride test | − |
| Gelatin test | − |
+ Indicates the presence and − indicates the absence.