Phytochemical Analysis and Cholinesterase Inhibitory and Antioxidant Activities of Enhydra fluctuans Relevant in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease

Table 1

Qualitative phytochemical analysis of different extracts of E. fluctuans.

Phytoconstituents	CHE	EAE	AQE	PEE
Phenolics	+++	++	+	+
Flavonoids	+++	+	+	++
Alkaloids	-	-	-
Tannins	-	+	++	-
Phytosterols	+	+	-	++
Saponins	-	+	+	-

+, present in mild amount; ++, present in moderate amount; +++, present in large amount; -, absence. CHE: chloroform extract; EAE: ethyl acetate extract; AQE: aqueous extract; PEE: petroleum ether extract.