Characterization of the Antidiabetic Role of Parkinsonia aculeata (Caesalpineaceae)

Table 1

Phytochemical result of the aerial parts hydroalcoholic extract of Parkinsonia aculeata.

Tests	Result
Alkaloids
(i) Drangendoff’s test	−
(ii) Wagner’s test	−
(iii) Mayer’s test	−
Saponins
(i) Emulsion test	−
(ii) Frothing test	−
Tanins
(i) Bromine water test	++
(ii) Ferric chloride test	++
Flavonoids
(i) Sodium chloride test	+++
(ii) Magnesium ribbon test	+++
Steroids
(i) Lieberman-Burchard test	++

(−) Not detected; (+) present in low concentration; (++) present in moderate concentration; (+++) present in high concentration.