Table 1 Phytochemical analysis of aqueous extract of M. charantia fruits
Phytochemical | Test name | Aqueous extract of M. charantia |
|---|---|---|
Alkaloid | Meyer Test | + |
Wagner Test | ++ | |
Phenolic | Ferric Chloride Test | + |
Lead Acetate Test | ++ | |
Tanins | Ferric Chloride Test | + |
Potassium Dicromate Test | − | |
Saponin | Froth’s Test | ++ |
Glycoside | Keller Kilani Test | + |
Protein | Xanthroprotic Test | + |
Reducing Sugar | Fehling’s Test | + |
Phytosterol | Liebermann-Burchard’s Test | _ |