Phytochemistry, antioxidant and biocide activity of Parthenium hysterophorus L. vs Artemia salina L.

Authors

  • Jorge Alberto Alejandre-Rosas Facultad de Agricultura y Zootecnia-Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango. Carretera Gómez Palacio-Tlahualilo km 32, Ejido Venecia, Gómez Palacio, Durango, México. CP. 35111 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1252-4966
  • Miguel Ángel Gallegos-Robles Facultad de Agricultura y Zootecnia-Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango. Carretera Gómez Palacio-Tlahualilo km 32, Ejido Venecia, Gómez Palacio, Durango, México. CP. 35111 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4236-4382
  • Uriel González-Salas Facultad de Agricultura y Zootecnia-Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango. Carretera Gómez Palacio-Tlahualilo km 32, Ejido Venecia, Gómez Palacio, Durango, México. CP. 35111 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7464-9951
  • Antonio González-Jacob Facultad de Agricultura y Zootecnia-Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango. Carretera Gómez Palacio-Tlahualilo km 32, Ejido Venecia, Gómez Palacio, Durango, México. CP. 35111 https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7660-4427
  • José Luis García-Hernández Facultad de Agricultura y Zootecnia-Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango. Carretera Gómez Palacio-Tlahualilo km 32, Ejido Venecia, Gómez Palacio, Durango, México. CP. 35111 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9190-8190
  • Bernardo Murillo-Amador Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, SC. Avenida Instituto Politécnico Nacional núm. 195. Colonia Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, La Paz, Baja California Sur, México. CP. 23096 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9489-4054

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v16i4.3717

Keywords:

Medicinal plants, natural products, biological activity, free radicals

Abstract

The importance of medicinal plants is highlighted, mentioning that 80% of the world’s population uses traditional medicine (WHO). Mexico is the second richest country in knowledge of traditional medicine, after China. Parthenium hysterophorus L., known as the bitter broom, is mentioned, and although its use in Mexico is not widely documented, it has been recorded in Papantla, Veracruz and Güémez, Tamaulipas. The study focuses on the phytochemistry of P. hysterophorus, identifying secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using the DPPH method, showing high percentages of inhibition in aqueous and ethanolic extracts. In addition, the biocidal activity in Artemia salina was analyzed, revealing moderate toxicity for the aqueous and ethanolic extract. The plant material was collected in the central area of the state of Veracruz in July 2022. The results suggest a potential therapeutic and pharmacological use of the plant, and a use in crop protection; nevertheless, more research is needed to better understand its phytochemistry and medical applications.

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Alejandre-Rosas, Jorge Alberto, Miguel Ángel Gallegos-Robles, Uriel González-Salas, Antonio González-Jacob, José Luis García-Hernández, and Bernardo Murillo-Amador. 2025. “ Vs Artemia Salina L”. Revista Mexicana De Ciencias Agrícolas 16 (4). México, ME:e3717. https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v16i4.3717.

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