The biochemical constituents of Acalypha wilkesiana.

Table 1: The biochemical constituents of Acalypha wilkesiana.

Phytochemical	Aqueous extract	Ethanolic extract
Tannins	+++^*	+
Saponins	-	+
Flavonoids	+	+
Anthocyanins/betacyanins	++	+
Alkaloids	+	++
Glylcosides	+	-
Phenols	+++	++
Coumarins	+	+
Acids	++	+++
Protein & Amino acids	-	-
Phlobatannins	-	+
Anthraquinone	-	-
Terpenoids	+	-
Reducing sugars	+	+
%Yield	10.16%	12.05%

^*+++ = present in large amount; ++ = moderately present; + = present; - = absent