PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF Balanites aegyptiaca (leaves) AND Citrus Sinensis (peel)

Abstract

Balanites aegyptiaca (leaves) and citrus sinensis (peel) where used in this study. The finely powdered from each species was percolated with ethanol. The crude extract (F1) were macerated using petroleum ether (F2), n-hexane (F3), ethyl acetate (F4), chloroform (F5) and methanol (F6). The phytochemical analysis of various fractions obtained from B. aegyptiaca (leaves) and C. sinensis (peel) revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and steroids. The phytochemicals generated data from the five different extracts of B. aegyptiaca (leaves) and C. sinensis (peel) may be used as tools for quality control and healing of diversity of diseases conditions.