Phytochemical analysis of Hexane, Chloroform, Ethyl acetate, Ethanol and Aqueous Extracts of Azanza garckeana Leaf

Abstract

The study evaluated the qualitative phytochemical content of different extracts of Azanza garckeana leaf. Phenols, carbohydrates, alkaloids, saponins, steroids, terpenes, tannins, cardiac glycosides and flavonoid contents were evaluated using standard methods. The results showed that tests for steroids, terpenes and carbohydrates were positive for all the extracts. Cardiac glycosides was found to be present in all the extracts except for hexane and aqueous extracts. Phenols were only found in the aqueous, ethanol and ethyl acetate extracts. Saponins were present in the aqueous and ethanol extracts while flavonoids, tannins and alkaloids were only found in the aqueous extracts. The presence of these phytoconstituents may give credence to its medicinal uses.