Antioxidant, Antifungal and Phytochemical Investigations of Capparis spinosa L.

The antioxidant and antifungal activities of crude hydro-ethanolic extract from Capparis spinosa L. (Capparidaceae) leaves their fractions, obtained by liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) using solvents with increasing polarity (hexane, diethyl ether, ethyl acetate, butanol, water), were investigated. the fractions characterized colorimetric analysis, pyrolysis-gas chromatography (GC)-mass spectroscopy (MS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, capacity determined. It was observed that acetate fraction enriched in polyphenols, butanol resulted purified proteins residual aqueous contains more hydrophobic compounds. evaluation activity revealed possesses an interesting 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH) radical scavenging a percentage inhibition 84.02% at concentration 2 mg/mL better ferric reducing power (FRAP) 4.275 ± 0.011 mmol/g dry sample than other tested. Regarding activity, ether showed highest against Aspergillus niger 58.78% inhibition. results this work relevance valorization L., given its richness bioactive molecules can be regarded as natural source may considered future to replace synthetic preservatives food, pharmaceutic products cosmetic.