A survey of the plants of Orissa (India) for tannins, saponins, flavonoids and alkaloids.
One hundred and thirty-eight plant samples collected from various parts of Orissa were studied for the presence of tannins, saponins, flavonoids and alkaloids. Forty-six samples were found to be positive for tannis, twelve for saponins, fifty-eight for flavonoids and fourteen of alkaloids.  The presence of alkaloids in five species is reported for the first time. The tannin content of nine samples was found to be between 3 to 10.5 percent.
D000470:Alkaloids / Q000032:analysis*; D005419:Flavonoids / Q000032:analysis*; D007194:India; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000032:analysis*; D012503:Saponins / Q000032:analysis*; D013634:Tannins / Q000032:analysis*
D000470:Alkaloids; D005419:Flavonoids; D012503:Saponins; D013634:Tannins