From: Red maca (Lepidium meyenii) reduced prostate size in rats
Tests | Ethanolic extract | Methanolic extract |
---|---|---|
Alkaloids | ||
Dragendorff test | + | + |
Mayer's test | + | + |
Flavonoids | ||
Shinoda test | - | - |
Steroids | ||
Liebermann-Burchard test | + | + |
Anthraquinones | ||
Bornträger test | - | - |
Tannins | ||
Gelatin/Ferric Chloride test | - | + |
Saponins | ||
Froth test | + | + |
Sesquiterpene Lactones | ||
Ferric hydroxamate test | - | - |
Vainillin test | - | - |
Coumarins | ||
Ferric hydroxamate test | - | - |
Vainillin test | - | - |
Cardiotonic glycosides | ||
Raymond test | + | NA |
Cardenolids | ||
Kedde test | NA | - |