Table 1 Phytochemical compounds of A. aspera shoot aqueous extract
From: Evaluation of Achyranthes aspera shoot extract as an alternative therapy for malaria
Phytochemical constituents | Crude extract | Control |
|---|---|---|
AAE | Dis. H2O | |
Alkaloids | + | − |
Flavonoids | + | − |
Tannins | + | − |
Saponins | + | − |
Terpenoids/steroids | − | − |
Cardiac glycosides/Salkowski’s methods | − | − |
Balsam | + | − |
Carbohydrate (Benedicts) | − | − |
Phenol | + | − |
Resins | − | − |