1. Chemical profiling of maceration and decoction of Tamarix gallica L. organs and in vitro biological properties.
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Zar Kalai, Feten, Oueslati, Samia, Dakhlaoui, Sarra, Hammami, Majdi, Msaada, Kamel, and Ksouri, Riadh
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PHENOL analysis , *ANTI-inflammatory agents , *IN vitro studies , *HIGH performance liquid chromatography , *FRUIT , *RESEARCH funding , *ANTIDIARRHEALS , *POLYKETIDES , *ETHANOL , *FLAVONOIDS , *PLANT stems , *PHYTOCHEMICALS , *PLANT extracts , *FLOWERS , *ANTIOXIDANTS , *MEDICINAL plants , *METHANOL , *LEAVES , *PHARMACODYNAMICS - Abstract
Tamarix gallica L. is a halophytic medicinal shrub traditionally used in the treatment of liver disorders. Leaf and flower infusions are widely used for anti-diarrheic and anti-inflammatory preparations. In this work, we have explored the combined effect of method (Maceration and Decoction) and solvent extraction (70% Methanol, 70% Ethanol, 70% Acetone, and Water) on phenolic composition and biological activities (antioxidant and anti-inflammatory) of different T. gallica organ extracts (Leaves, Flowers, Stems, and Fruits). Obtained results showed that Tamarix leaves reveal more potent antioxidant activity. Methanol (70%) was the best maceration solvent for the extraction of leaves and flowers with high total antioxidant and anti-radical capacities. HPLC analysis showed that catechin, isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside, isoquercetin were the major phenolics in 70% methanolic extract. Furthermore, this extract showed considerable anti-inflammatory activity. This prospect could be of great importance in the valuation of this halophyte as a source of natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory drugs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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