Phytochemical screening of the ethanolic extracts of Butea monosperma (Lam.)

Abstract

The present paper deals with the evaluation of the presence of phytoconstitute in ethanolic fractions of Butea monosperma (Lam.). Leaves powder of the plant was extracted successively with ethanol. Qualitative chemical tests were carried out for the ethanolic extract of B.monosperma. The results of the tests showed the presence of carbohydrates, reducing sugars, saponins, phenolics, tannins, and flavonoids. On the basis of all the qualitative tests performed in each extracts; ethanolic extract was subjected for the further phytochemical and pharmacological studies.