CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF EPHEDRA ALATA SUBSP. ALENDA ESSENTIAL OIL COMPARED WITH PUBLISHED ESSENTIAL OILS FROM SAHARAN REGIONS
Author(s):
Toul Fethi, Atoui Naouel, Terfaya Bouziane
Field: Natural product chemistry and synthesis Type: Research paper Pages:
Graphycal Abstract:Ephedra alata subsp. alenda essential oil from Bechar (Southwest Algeria) was characterized by GC-MS and evaluated for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Rich in β-pinene, α-terpinyl acetate, and limonene, it exhibited significant bioactivity and a distinct transitional chemotype compared with regional populations, supporting its traditional medicinal use.