Hepatoprotective Activity of Methanolic Extract of Bauhinia purpurea Leaves against Paracetamol-Induced Hepatic Damage in Rats

Table 5

Comparison on the phytochemical constituents between the leaves of B.  pururea and MEBP.

Sample	Phytochemical constituent	Result
MEBP	Alkaloid	—
	Saponin	+
	Flavonoid	+
	Tannins and polyphenolic compounds	+
	Triterpene	+
	Steroid	++

For saponins—+: 1-2 cm froth; ++: 2-3 cm froth; +++: >3 cm froth.
For flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes, and steroids—+: weak colour; ++: mild colour; +++: strong colour.
For akalioids—+: negligible amount of precipitate; ++: weak precipitate; +++: strong precipitate.