Research Article

In Vitro Alpha-Amylase Enzyme Assay of Hydroalcoholic Polyherbal Extract: Proof of Concept for the Development of Polyherbal Teabag Formulation for the Treatment of Diabetes

Table 2

The preliminary phytochemical screening of the extract.

Name of chemical classPolyherbal hydroalcoholic extract

Alkaloid+++
Carbohydrates+++
Saponins+++
Glycoside+++
Fats and fixed oils+
Resins+
Phenols++
Tannins+++
Diterpenes+
Flavonoids+++
Proteins++

Here, + indicates present, ++ indicates moderately present, and +++ indicates strongly present.