Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis of Red Sea Weed Ceramium diaphanum

In the present study, preliminary phytochemical analysis of Chloroform extract of red seaweed Ceramium diaphanum was carried out by using simple chemical tests. The chloroform extract of red seaweed revealed a rich diversity of bioactive compounds, including steroids, triterpenoids, glycosides, carbohydrates, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, and tannins. These results may be helpful for use of this seaweed in the health care.