Research Article

Assessment of Free Radical Scavenging Potential and Oxidative DNA Damage Preventive Activity of Trachyspermum ammi L. (Carom) and Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (Fennel) Seed Extracts

Table 1

Qualitative phytochemical analysis of Trachyspermum ammi L. and Foeniculum vulgare Mill. seed extracts.

S. numberPhytoconstituentsTests

1Alkaloids
[2628]
Mayer’s test
Wagner’s test
Hager’s test

2 Carbohydrates [29]Molisch’s test
Barfoed’s test

3Saponins
[30]
Frothing test

4 Phytosterols [31]Liebermann-Burchard’s test
Salkowski’s test

5Phenols
[32]
Ferric chloride test

6Tannins
[26]
Gelatin test

7Flavonoids
[33, 34]
Alkaline reagent test
Shinoda test

8 Glycosides [26]Legal’s test
Keller-Kiliani test

9 Fixed oils and fats [30]Spot test
Saponification test