Research Article
Characterization of Boswellia rivae Engl Resin as a Potential Use for Pharmaceutical Excipient
Table 1
Phytochemical screening of the resin powder.
| | Phytochemicals | Tests | Test results |
| | Phenols | Ferric chloride test | — | | Glycosides | Sulfuric acid test | — | | Proteins | Biuret test | — | | Alkaloids | Wagner’s test | — | | Tannin | Ferric chloride test | — | | Carbohydrates | Molisch’s test | + | | Flavonoids | Alkaline reagent test | — | | Saponin | Foam test | — |
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- = absent; + = present.
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