Table 6 The results for the phytochemical analysis of ethanolic and aqueous extract of Smilax china (where + present and − absent)
S. No | Phytoconstituents | Aqueous extract | Ethanol extract |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Test for Alkaloids | ||
a. Dragendorff’s test | + | + | |
b. Hager’s test | + | + | |
c. Wagner’s test | − | + | |
d. Mayer’s test | + | + | |
2 | Test for Carbohydrates | ||
a. Benedict’s test | + | + | |
b. Fehling’s test (free reducing sugars) | + | + | |
c. Barfoed test (monosaccharides) | + | + | |
3 | Test for Flavonoids | ||
a. Ferric chloride test | + | + | |
b. Lead ethanoate test | + | − | |
c. Alkaline reagent test | + | + | |
4 | Test for Tannins | ||
a. Lead acetate test | + | + | |
b. Ferric chloride test | + | + | |
5 | Test for Phenolic compounds | ||
a. Lead acetate test | + | + | |
b. Ferric chloride test | + | + | |
6 | Test for Coumarins | + | + |