From: Evaluation of pharmacological activity of Hibiscus tiliaceus
Test for phytochemical group | Reagent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Leaf | Bark | ||
Alkaloids | Mayer’s test | – | + |
Dragendroff’s test | – | + | |
Wagner’s test | – | + | |
Hager’s test | – | + | |
Flavonoids | Shinoda’s test | – | – |
Saponins | Frothing test | – | – |
Reducing sugars | Fehling’s test | – | + |
Benedict’s test | – | + | |
Combined reducing sugar test | – | + | |
Tannins | Ferric chloride test | + | + |
Potassium dichromate test | + | + | |
Lead acetate test | + | + | |
Tests for Gums | Molish reagent and sulfuric acid test | – | + |