Phytochemical constituents of some Algerian medicinal plants

Nacéra Belmek

Abstract

Some chemical compounds distribution in three plantsbelonging toLamiaceaefamilywere assessed and compared. The medicinal plants investigated were Saccocalyxsatureioïdes, Teucriumpolium, Salvia verbenacawhichwere found to contain flavonoids, tannins, and volatiloils. Saponins and alkaloids were found presente in Saccocalyxsatureioïdes, Teucriumpoliumbut absent in Salvia verbenaca.