Table 7 Preliminary phytochemical analysis of B. pinnatum stem
S.N | Test for | Pet. Ether extract | Benzene extract | Chloroform extract | Acetone extract | Ethanol extract | Aqueous extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Alkaloids | − | − | − | − | + | + |
2 | Carbohydrates and glycosides | − | − | + | − | + | + |
3 | Phyto-sterols | + | + | + | + | + | + |
4 | Fixed oils and Fats | + | + | + | − | + | + |
5 | Phenolic compounds and tannins | − | − | − | + | + | + |
6 | Saponins | − | − | − | − | − | + |
7 | Flavonoids | − | − | − | − | + | + |
8 | Gums and mucilage | − | − | − | − | − | + |
9 | Volatile oils | − | − | − | − | − | − |