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Table 1 Phytochemical constituents of extract and fractions

From: Potentials of leaves of Aspilia africana (Compositae) in wound care: an experimental evaluation

Phytochemical constituents

Extract and fractions

 

ME (4.08%)

HF (0.42%)

MF (3.56%)

Alkaloids

+

-

+

Glycosides

-

-

+

Saponins

+

-

+

Tannins

+

-

+

Flavonoids

+

-

+

Resins

+

-

+

Sterols

+

+

-

Terpenoids

+

+

-

Carbohydrates

+

-

+

  1. Values in parenthesis are extractive yields. + = Present; - = Absent.
  2. ME = Methanol extract; HF = n-Hexane fraction; MF = Methanol fraction