Table 2 Successive solvent extraction of A. reticulata root powder
Solvent | Color | Consistency | Extractive value (%w/w) |
|---|---|---|---|
n-hexane | Dark green | Sticky mass | 4.72 |
Toluene | Brown | Solid | 2.38 |
Chloroform | Brown | Solid | 1.22 |
Ethyl acetate | Brownish green | Solid | 1.37 |
Ethanol | Reddish brown | Solid | 8.67 |
Water | Brown | Solid | 4.87 |