Research Article

Hypoglycemic and Toxic Effect of Morus mesozygia Leaf Extract on the Liver and Kidneys of Alloxan-Induced Hyperglycemic Wistar Rats

Table 1

Phytochemical composition of Morus mesozygia leaf extract.

ComponentsInference

AlkaloidsAbsent
SaponinsAbsent
FlavonoidsPresent
Reducing sugarPresent in large amounts without heating
AnthraquinonesAbsent
TanninsCondensed tannins present in moderate amounts
SteroidsAbsent
TerpenoidsPresent in moderate amounts
ProteinPresent
Free amino acidPresent in large amounts
Cardiac glycosideAbsent