Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity ofTamarix africana, Arthrocnemum macrostachyumandSuaeda fruticosa,three halophyte species from Algeria

Extracts and fractions using six solvents of increasing polarities from Northwest Algeria (Tamarix africana, Arthrocnemum macrostachyum and Suaeda fruticosa) were studied for phytochemical analysis and in vitro antioxidant properties. Methanol and water fractions were found to be the more suitable solvents used for extraction of polyphenolic compounds. Aqueous leaf fraction of T. africana showed the highest content of phenolics (61.06 ± 0.40 mg...