Characterization of Artemisia Judaica ethanolic extract

Abstract

Artemisia Judaica (Shih Balady, family Asteraceae) is one of the communal classes of the genus Artemisia that grows in Sinai desert , Egypt. It is extensively applied in traditional medicine by Bedouins. In recent years, a lot of research has been done on this plant extract after it has proven effective as an antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant. The present study aims to give (1) preparation of alcoholic extract using ethanol to conduct some laboratory tests to detect the active compound found in the plant with a simplified description of the properties of the Artemisia Judaica plant and the places of growth in Egypt. (2) Evaluation of antioxidant activities by DPPH• assay for the aerial issues of A. Judaica, which was assembled from the desert of (Wadi Hagoul) in Egypt. The total phenolic, and total flavonoid contents were measured in the plant of interest. (3) Characterization of volatile components using GC/MS analysis.