The First Report on Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Artemisia scoparia Waldst. et Kit. Extracts

Abstract

Volatiles of diethyl ether extract (DE), ethyl acetate extract (EE), and hexane extract (HE) of Artemisia scoparia Waldst. et Kit. were analyzed by gas chromatography with flame ionization detector and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. In both DE and EE, the main compound was scoparone (24.0% and 86.1%, respectively) while in the HE, alkanes were dominant with nonacosane as the most represented (19.4%). Antimicrobial activity was tested against 4 bacterial strains and 1 fungal strain using disc-diffusion method. Tested samples were inactive against Gram-negative bacteria and they exhibited activity against Gram-positive bacteria and yeast Candida albicans. This is the first report on the chemical composition of volatile components and antimicrobial activity of DE, EE, and HE of A. scoparia Waldst. et Kit.

Phytochemical Profiling, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cholinesterase Inhibitory Effects of Essential Oils Isolated from the Leaves of Artemisia scoparia and Artemisia absinthium

“…The linear growth and control linear growth were effectively measured for calculating the percentage inhibition of EOs against the tested fungal strains ( Figure 3 ). The results are consistent with the reported antifungal effects of EOs of A. judaica, A. absintium and A. biennis against Aspergillus niger , however, no reports have been documented on the antifungal activity of A. scoparia EO against A. flavus so far [ 45 ]. Strong antifungal effects have been documented in the literature for Artemisia essential oils along with their cytotoxic, antihepatotoxic and antimalarial activities [ 46 , 47 ].…”

Chemical Composition of Artemisia Scoparia and Their Bioactivities

“…[1,2] In some Asian countries, A. scoparia can be used as both traditional medicine and an edible wild vegetable. [3][4][5][6][7] The dried aerial parts of this plant have long been used to treat fever, inflammation, jaundice, and infection. [8] Previous studies showed that the extracts and components had a wide range of pharmaceutical activities such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer, antioxidant, liver protection, antiviral, antiatherogenic as well as neuroprotective functions.…”

“…Artemisia scoparia Waldst.et Kit is a perennial herbaceous rhizome and aromatic plant in the composite family, which grows widely in Western Asia and Central Europe [1,2] . In some Asian countries, A. scoparia can be used as both traditional medicine and an edible wild vegetable [3–7] . The dried aerial parts of this plant have long been used to treat fever, inflammation, jaundice, and infection [8] .…”

Santamarine Shows Anti-Photoaging Properties via Inhibition of MAPK/AP-1 and Stimulation of TGF-β/Smad Signaling in UVA-Irradiated HDFs

“…Leaves and flowers of A. scoparia are referred in traditional medicine sources with activities such as diuretic, antiphlogistic and for treatment of hepatitis [16]. In addition, several studies reported antioxidant, insecticidal, phytotoxic and anti-inflammatory properties of A. scoparia as well as chemical constituents derived from it such as essential oils, flavonoids and coumarins [16][17][18]. Besides, the family Asteraceae which contains A. scoparia, includes many species where promising antioxidant molecules, especially sesquiterpene lactones were isolated [19].…”