Research Article
Hepatoprotective Activity of Methanolic Extract of Bauhinia purpurea Leaves against Paracetamol-Induced Hepatic Damage in Rats
Table 5
Comparison on the phytochemical constituents between the leaves of B. pururea and MEBP.
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For saponins—+: 1-2 cm froth; ++: 2-3 cm froth; +++: >3 cm froth. For flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes, and steroids—+: weak colour; ++: mild colour; +++: strong colour. For akalioids—+: negligible amount of precipitate; ++: weak precipitate; +++: strong precipitate. |