Phytochemical analysis of the ethanolic extracts of different Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) varieties

Sukhvinder Singh Purewal

Abstract

Extraction of the different pearl millet varieties (Powdered form) was carried out using aqueous ethanol (50%) at moderate temperature (40 ̊C for 60 minutes). The extract was concentrated using the same temperature for 24-48 hrs. Standard methods were used to analyze the presence of different phytochemicals. The preliminary tests for phytochemicals revealed the presence of Coumarins, Steroid, Flavonoids, Flavonon, Tannins and reducing sugars