Qualitative tests for preliminary phytochemical screening: An overview
This paper reviews various conventional qualitative tests used for preliminary phytochemical screening of plants. It summarizes different methods for detecting alkaloids, carbohydrates, glycosides, proteins, amino acids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, saponins, phytosterols, cholesterol, terpenoids, lignins, carotenoids, quinones, anthraquinones, anthocyanins, leuconthocyanins, carboxylic acids, coumarins, emodins, gums, mucilages, resins, and fixed oils and fats in plant materials.