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Table 1 Phytochemical analysis of MECC by TLC

From: Antinociceptive effect of methanol extract of Celosia cristata Linn. in mice

Phytochemicals

Color

Retention factor (Rf)

Extract

Standard

Flavonoids

Yellow, orangea

1.02, 0.20

0.41

Phenolics

blue fluroscencea

0.04, 0.10, 0.14, 0.18, 0.47

0.22

Steroids

Purpleb

0.12, 0.13, 0.16

0.34

Glycosides

Dark-violetb

0.94

0.60

Alkaloids

Light pinkb

0.58, 0.83

0.54

  1. Rf values are the mean of two chromatograms
  2. a Represents the color was observed under the visible or UV light
  3. b Represents the color was observed after applying the appropriate spray reagent. The standard for flavonoids, phenolics, steroids, glycosides and alkaloids was quercetin, gallic acid, stigmasterol, digoxin, and atropine respectively
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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

ISSN: 2662-7671

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