Table 1 Phytochemical screening test of OA petroleum ether, methylene chloride, chloroform, acetone, and methanol extracts
Phytochemical classes | Petroleum ether | Methylene chloride | Chloroform | Acetone | Methanol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alkaloids | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Positive |
Carbohydrates | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
Reducing Sugars | Negative | Positive | Negative | Negative | Positive |
Glycosides | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Positive |
Saponins | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
Phenol | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Positive |
Terpenoids | Positive | Positive | Positive | Positive | Positive |
Tannins | Positive | Negative | Negative | Negative | Positive |
Flavonoids | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Positive |
Proteins and Amino Acids | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Positive |