FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ARTEMISIA (HERBA-ALBA) EXTRACT GROWTH IN ALGERIA

Abstract

In this study, phenolic content, flavonoids, condensed tannins and antioxidant activities of Artemisia (Herba-alba) extract obtained by different extraction technique (ultrasonic assisted , classical, microwave assisted and Soxhlet) method were evaluated. ABTS, DPPH, O2‾ and FRAP scavenging methods were applied to test the antioxidant activities. The results obtaned that the classical extract showed the highest antioxidant activities and total phenolic content, against the extracts obtained by Soxhlet, ultrasonic assisted and microwave assisted. These results indicate that the classical extraction method it is the best method for extract a natural products. To conclude, these results justify the use of this plant in traditional medicine, which could be potent sources of natural drugs.