Table 1 Phytochemical analysis of C. zeylanica Linn
Chemical constituents | Test/reagent | EAE | CHE | EE | ME | AQE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saponins | Foam test | ++ | -- | ++ | ++ | ++ |
Haemolytic test | ++ | -- | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
Alkaloids | Dragendroff’s test | -- | ++ | -- | -- | -- |
Wagner’s test | -- | ++ | -- | -- | -- | |
Hager’s test | -- | ++ | -- | -- | -- | |
Mayer’s test | -- | ++ | -- | -- | -- | |
Flavonoids | Shinoda test | ++ | -- | ++ | ++ | ++ |
Lead acetate test | ++ | -- | -- | ++ | ++ | |
H2SO4 test | -- | -- | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
Tannins and phenols | Bromine water test | ++ | -- | ++ | ++ | -- |
Lead acetate test | ++ | -- | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
HNO3 test | ++ | -- | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
Dilute iodine solution test | -- | -- | ++ | -- | -- | |
Carbohydrates | Molisch test | ++ | -- | ++ | ++ | ++ |
Fehling’s test | ++ | -- | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
Barfoed’s test | ++ | -- | ++ | -- | ++ | |
Steroids | Salkowaski test | -- | ++ | -- | -- | -- |
Proteins | Millon’s test | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ |
Biuret test | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
Fats and oils | Filter paper test | -- | ++ | -- | -- | -- |