Research Article

Modes of Inhibition of α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase by Aqueous Extract of Morinda lucida Benth Leaf

Table 1

Phytochemical composition of acetone, ethanol, and aqueous extracts of Morinda lucida.

PhytochemicalsExtracts
AcetoneEthanolWater

Anthraquinones
Flavonoids+++
Reducing sugar++
Saponins+
Steroids++
Tannins+++
Terpenoids++

(+): present; (−): not detected.