Pharmaceutical Assessment of Melia azedarach Gum as a Binder and Disintegrant in Immediate-Release Tablets

Table 2

Macroscopic properties and phytochemical constituents of the gum of Melia azedarach.

Macroscopic		Phytochemicals
Characteristics	Observation	Phytochemical	Observation	Inference
Colour	Brownish	Tannins	White ppt formed	Present
Odour	Odourless	Saponins	Persistent froth	Present
Taste	Bland	Alkaloids	Brown ppt formed	Present
Texture	Smooth	Glycosides	Brick-red ppt formed	Present

Ppt : precipitate.