Determination of Saponin Content in Certain Egyptian Plants By the Blood- Agar Haemolytic Zone Method.

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt

Abstract

The saponin contents in nine Egyptian plants was determined against standard saponin using the blood agar haemolytic zone method. The aqueous extract of C. coccineum which showed highest saponin content (6.62%) was further tested for hypoglycemic effect to indicate statistically significant activity.