Anti-melanogenic activity of Myristica fragrans extract against Aspergillus fumigatus using phenotypic based screening

Table 1 Phytochemical screening of M. fragrans extracts

Name of extract	Tannins	Terpenoids	Flavonoids	Alkaloids	Steroids	Saponins	Carbohydrate
JaH	+ +	+ +	–	+ +	+ + +	–	+
JaC	+	+	–	+	+ +	–	+
JaM	+	+	–	+ +	+ + +	–	++
JaE	+ +	+	–	+	+	–	+ +

(+), (+ +) and (+ + +) denotes presence of less, moderate and high amount of phytochemicals respectively, on the basis of color produced during the reaction. (−) denotes absence of phytochemicals. JaH Hexane extract of M. fragrans, JaC Chloroform extract of M. fragrans, JaM Methanol extract of M. fragrans, JaE Ethanol extract of M. fragrans

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