Table 1 Phytochemical screening assessment of R. rothschildianus leaves four solvents fractions
Phytochemically active constituent | Hexane extract | Acetone extract | Methanol extract | Aqueous extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | – | – | + | ++ |
Reducing sugars | – | – | – | – |
Complex polysaccharides | – | – | + | – |
Phenols | ++ | +++ | + | + |
Starch | – | – | – | +++ |
Tannins | + | + | – | – |
Flavonoids | +++ | +++ | ++ | + |
Saponins | – | – | – | ++ |
Glycosides | + | – | – | – |
Terpenoids and steroids | + | – | – | – |
Alkaloids | – | – | – | – |
Volatile oil | – | – | – | – |