Table 3 Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of stem bark fractions
Fraction | Alkaloids | Steroids | Cardiac glycosides | Saponins | Terpenoids | % inhibition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F A 5-10% HEX/DCM | + | + | + | + | - | 41.82 ± 3.3 |
F B & C 10-20% HEX/DCM | + | - | - | + | - | 15.68 ± 2.2 |
F D & E 30-40% HEX/DCM | + | - | - | - | - | * |
F F 50-60% HEX/DCM | + | - | - | - | - | 62.99 ± 3.7 |
F G 70–80% HEX/DCM | + | + | + | - | - | 43.8 ±2.4 |
F H & I 90-100% HEX/DCM | + | - | - | - | - | * |
F J 0.5-1% MEOH/DCM | + | - | - | - | - | * |
F K & L 1-5% MEOH/DCM | + | + | + | - | + | 38.18 ± 3.6 |
F M 5-7% MEOH/DCM | + | + | + | - | + | 82.39 ± 1.4 |
F N 7-9% MEOH/DCM | + | + | + | + | + | 58.99 ± 1.9 |
F O 9-15% MEOH/DCM | + | + | + | + | + | * |
F P 100% MEOH | - | + | + | - | + | * |