In vitro antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and photoprotective activities of aqueous extract of the endemic plant Hammada scoparia L. from Algeria

This study aimed to analyze the chemical profile and evaluate biological activities of aqueous extract H. Scoparia, an endemic plant found in Southeastern Algeria. The was subjected phytochemical screening, RP-HPLC, FT-IR analysis. anti-inflammatory activity examined using protein denaturation method, photoprotective evaluated UV-Visible spectrophotometry. antioxidant assessed ABTS, DPPH, FRAP assays. presence various secondary metabolites such as polyphenols, tannins, saponins. suggests that Scoparia has potential a natural source bio-actives for developing drugs. exhibited significant activity. revealed demonstrated excellent against UV, vitro.