Qualitative Analysis of Secondary Metabolites in Centaurea Senegalensis Plant

Abstract

The study was carried out to investigate the secondary metabolites of Centaurea senegalensis plant by conducting a phytochemical screening of four (4) extracts namely; n-hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol using approved standard methods for phytochemical screening. The results showed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, steroids, glycosides, alkaloid and saponins in the extracts. The result showed the presence of steroids and glycosides in all the extracts, while triterpenoids and anthraquinones were absent in all the four (4) extracts investigated. The results confirmed that Centaurea senegalensis contains phytochemical properties for curing various ailments and also serves as a potential antioxidant.