Table 2 Bioactive phytochemical analysis of Discopodium penninervium Hochst leaf extract.
No− | Phytochemical Compounds | Tests/Reagents | Observation | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tannins | Ferric chloride test | Blue-black color | + |
2 | Alkaloids | Mayer’s reagent | Cream precipitate | + |
3 | Saponins | Frosting test | Frothing | + |
4 | Phenols | Ferric chloride test | Black color | + |
5 | Flavonoids | Alkaline reagent test | Intense yellow color | + |
6 | Terpenoids | Salkowski test | The reddish-brown color at the interface | + |
7 | Steroids | Salkowski test | The red color at the lower surface | + |
