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Artemisia campestris L.: review on taxonomical aspects, cytogeography, biological activities and bioactive compounds.

This article reviews the taxonomic classification, cytogenetic characteristics, and biological properties of Artemisia campestris L., a plant known for its medicinal, pharmacological, and culinary properties. The review highlights the plant's rich polyphenol, flavonoid, and terpenic compound content, as well as its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, wound healing, and analgesic properties, among others. The study also discusses the preservative properties of the plant's extracts and essential oil, which may have practical applications in the agrifood sector. The article suggests a tight link between certain bioactive compounds found in A. campestris L. and their respective biological activity. The taxonomic and cytogenetic analyses shed light on the plant's evolutionary adaptations to diverse environments.

Dib I and El Alaoui-Faris FE (2019).
Biomed Pharmacother.
PubMed:
30551444