International Journal of Phytomedicine and Phytotherapy
S/N | Chemical Group | Specific Test | CPE | CPH |
---|---|---|---|---|
Observation | Observation | |||
1 | Test for Alkaloids | Mayer’s test | + | + |
2 | Test for Steroids | a) Sulphuric acid test b) Salkowski test | + + | + + |
3 | Test for Flavonoids | Sulphuric acid test | ++ | + |
4 | Test for Saponins | General test | + | + |
5 | Test for Glycosides | General test | + | + |
6 | Test for Tannins/Phenol | Ferric chloride test | - | - |
7 | Test for Reducing Sugar | Benedict test | - | - |
8 | Test for Terpenoids | Chloroform test | + | - |