S/NO

Test

Reagent

PEE

EAE

MEE

AWE

1

Alkaloid

Dragendorff’s and Mayer’s Reagents

+

+

2

Saponins

NaHC03aq Emulsion foaming test

+

+

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3

Tannins

5% FeCl3aq and 10% KOHaq

+

+

4

Flavonoids

Dil. Ammonia andconc.H2SO4

+

+

+

5

Anthraquinones

H2SO4, Chloroform and Ammonia

+

+

+