Chemical composition of the essential oil of Artemisia herba-alba issued from the district of Biskra (Algeria)

Abstract

L'huile essentielle (HE) d'Artemisia herba-alba Asso (Asteraceae), obtenue par entraînement à la vapeur des sommités, a été étudiée par CPG-FID et CPG-SM. La détermination de l'HE correspond à 0,95 ml pour 100 g de matière sèche. Quarante-six composés correspondant à 92,61 % ont été identifiés. L'HE contient en majorité de l'acétate de cis-chrysanthényle (25,12 %), du 2E,3Z-2-éthyliden-6-méthyl-3,5-heptadiènal (8,39 %), de l'α-thujone (7,85 %), de l'acétate de myrtényle (7,39 %), de la verbénone (7,19 %), de la chrysanthénone (4,98 %). La composition chimique est très spécifique pour cette plante algérienne.Mots clés : Artemisia herba-alba -Armoise blanche -Composition de l'huile essentielle -Acétate de cis-chrysanthényle -Chémotype Chemical composition of the essential oil of Artemisia herba-alba issued from the district of Biskra (Algeria)Abstract: Artemisia herba-alba Asso (Asteraceae) essential oil (EO), obtained by hydrodistillation from aerial parts, and was investigated using GC-FID and GC-MS techniques. The EO yield, based on dry weight, was 0.95% (v/w). Forty six components corresponding to 92.61% of the oil were identified. The EO contained in majority: cis-chrysanthenyl acetate (25.12%); (2E,3Z) 3,5-heptadienal-2-ethyliden-6-methyl (8.39%); α-thujone (7.85%); myrtenyl acetate (7.39%); verbenone (7.19%), chrysanthenone (4.98%). Chemical composition was very specific for this Algerian plant.

Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activities of Eight Plant Essential Oils from Morocco against Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Different Turkey Organs

“…Those three EOs present a powerful antibacterial effect similar to the tested antibiotics (gentamicin, streptomycin, and colistin) on E. coli strains, strongly higher than those reported by Zouari et al [ 64 ], Shirazi et al [ 65 ], and Oussalah et al [ 66 ]. These activities could be attributed to chrysanthenone, camphor, α -terpin-7-Al, and trans- β -terpineol for A. herba-alba [ 57 , 67 ], and linalool and methyl chavicol for O. basilicum [ 9 , 68 ], and eugenol for S. aromaticum [ 69 ].…”

“…Those molecules are well known by their high antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria ( E. coli and Salmonella spp.) [ 60 , 67 , 71 , 73 ].…”

Chemical Characterization of Volatile Extract of Artemisia Herba-Alba and Study of Its Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antifungal Activities and Its Inhibitionory Effect on Corrosion of Aluminum in Hydrogen Chloride Solution

“…This compound could come from the hydrolysis and then the oxidation of cischrysanthenyl acetate (Giordani et al,2008). 1,8-Cineole (5.61%) is the main compound in southern Spain essential oil (41.0%) (Salido et al, 2004), Ichemoul in Algeria (Bezza et al, 2010) and southern Tunisia (20.00%) (Akrout, 2004).…”

Research Advances on Health Effects of Edible Artemisia Species and Some Sesquiterpene Lactones Constituents

“…are consumed as herbal tea with digestive properties ( Table 1 ). Silver wormwood ( A. arborescens ) and A. herba-alba are added to the green tea or the coffee in North Africa [ 67 , 78 ] and A. carvifolia has the same use in Asia [ 67 ]. Tarragon ( A. dracunculus ) is an ingredient of Georgian carbonated soft drink called Tarkhuna [ 75 ].…”

“…Genepi, black wormwart, black wormwood, génépi noir S. Europe Leaves, flower heads Spice, flavoring for liqueurs [10,60,61,66,67] Artemisia glacialis L. Glacier wormwood C. Europe Herb, flower heads Flavoring in vermouth and liqueurs [10,60,61,67] Artemisia granatensis Boiss. Spain Herb Herb tea [77] Artemisia herba-alba Asso Africa, Mediterranean area Herb Herb tea; Flavoring tea and coffee [78] Artemisia indica Willd. E. Asia-China, Japan, India.…”