Inhibitory Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Its Major Constituent Glycyrrhizin on Inflammation-Associated Corneal Neovascularization

Table 1

Phytochemical analysis of G. glabra extract showed the presence of saponins, flavonoids, phenols, carbohydrates, and proteins.

Phytochemical components	Chemical test	Presence
Alkaloids	Wagner’s test	−
Phytosterol test	Salkowski’s test	−
Saponins	Foam/Froth test	+
Flavonoids	Alkaline reagent test	+
Phenols	Ferric chloride test	+
Glycosides	Nitroprusside test	−
Carbohydrates	Fehling’s test	+
Proteins	Xanthoproteic test	+

+ = evidence of phytochemicals; − = no evidence of phytochemicals.