Table 1 Phytochemical screening of ethanolic extract of Psidium guajava Linn leaves
SI. no. | Phytoconstituents | Test method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Carbohydrates | 1. Molisch’s test | +ve |
2. Benedict’s test | +ve | ||
3. Fehling’s test | +ve | ||
02 | Proteins | 1. Ninhydrine test | +ve |
2. Biuret test | −ve | ||
03 | Steroids | 1. Liberman-Burchard test | +ve |
04 | Terpenoids | 1. Salkowski test | +ve |
05 | Flavonoids | 1. Lead acetate test | +ve |
2. Alkaline reagent test | +ve | ||
06 | Alkaloids | 1. Wagner’s test | +ve |
2. Hager’s test | −ve | ||
07 | Glycosides | 1. Keller-Kiliani test | +ve |
08 | Anthocyanins | 1. NaOH test | −ve |
09 | Saponins | 1. Froth test | −ve |
10 | Tannins | 1. Lead acetate test | +ve |
2. Ferric chloride test | +ve |