The test for anthraquinones was performed by stirring 5 g of the crude extract in 10 mL of benzene. The mixture was filtered and 5 mL of 10% ammonium hydroxide was added to the filtrate. The formation of red, violet, or pink color at the bottom of the test tube upon shaking was a positive test for anthraquinones.37
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