Table 1 Phytochemical screening of the aqueous extracts of Leea coccinea leaves
| No. | Phytochemical | Test | Result | Qualitative reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flavonoids | Shinode | + |
|
| 2 | Triterpenes and steroids | Liebermann–Burchard | + |
|
| 3 | Saponins | Froth | − | − |
| 4 | Alkaloids |
Mayer (M) Dragendorff (D) Hager (H) Wagner (W) |
− − − − |
|
| 5 | Phenols |
Ferric chloride Gelatin |
+ + |
 
|
| 6 | Lactonic rings | Kedde | − |
|
| 7 | Free amino acids | Ninhydrin | + |
|
| 8 | Leucoanthocyanidins | Rosenheim | + |
|
| 9 | Quinones | Borntrager | − |
|