Phenolic composition and antioxidant capacity of six artemisia species

▶ A total of 18 polyphenolic compounds were identified and quantified in six Artemisia leaves. ▶ polyphenolic including: hydroxybenzoic acids (4), hydroxycinnamic acids (5), flavonols (3), and catechins (2). ▶ Ferulic and caffeic conjugates acids were the most dominant hydroxycinnamic acid. ▶ Gallic acid and catechin were the most dominant hydroxycinnamic acid and catechins respectively. ▶ Leaves of Artemisia contain a higher content of flavonoids and phenolic acids, which provide significant health benefits and may be used as natural colorants.