Table 3 Percentage of yield of different extracts of S. palghatense leaves and bark
Solvents | Weight of plant material (g) | Color of extract | Weight of dried extract (g) | Extractive value (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leaves | Bark | ||||
Chloroform | 20 | Light green | Light brown | 0.2 | 1 |
Ethyl acetate | 20 | Pale green | Light yellow | 0.28 | 1.4 |
Methanol | 20 | Dark green | Brownish yellow | 4.5 | 22.5 |
Distilled water | 20 | Dark green | Dark brown | 4.8 | 24 |