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Table 2. Phytochemical Screen of methanol extracts of C. megalocarpus (H.) and L. camara (L.)

Phytochemical/ macromolecule

MECM

MELC

Saponins

-

+

Tannins

+

+

Phenols

+

+

Steroids

+

-

Flavonoids

+

-

Cardiac glycosides

+

+

Anthraquinones

-

-

Terpenoids

+

+

Reducing sugars

+

+

Carbohydrates

+

+

Proteins

-

-

Phytochemicals present in the extracts are denoted by (+) sign; while those absent are denoted by (-) sign. MECM (methanol leaves extract of Croton megalocarpus), MELC (methanol leaves extract of Lantana camara).