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Title: Physicochemical Characteristics of Artemisia annua, an Antimalarial Plant from the Grass- field Regions of Cameroon
Authors: Nkuitchou-Chougouo K, Rosine D.
Fomekong, Dalia F.
Kouamouo, Jonas
Hansen, Gilbert
Lutgen, Pierre
Flies, Marc
Fisher, Marc
Swen, Simon
Kouemeni, Lysette
Wouessidjewe, Denis
Johnson, Titilayo O.
Dabak, Jonathan D.
Aguiyi, John
Tekam, Jean M.
Kaptue, Lazare
Tane, Pierre
Keywords: Artemisia annua (Asteraceae)
Artemisinin
Scopoletin
Volatile Compounds
Issue Date: Mar-2016
Publisher: International Journal of Engineering Science and Computing, March 2016
Series/Report no.: Vol. 6;No. 3: Pp 2762-2769
Abstract: The aim of this study was to characterize the physical and chemical properties of Artemisia annua, an anti-malarial plant grown in the Grass-field Regions of Cameroon. Samples have been collected from seven localities with same climatic conditions. The GC-MS analysis of the extracts from the samples showed the presence of artemisinin, scopoletin and 13 volatile compounds including α-pinene, β-pinene, camphene, 3-carene, α-terpinene, limonene, eucalyptol, artemisia ketone, copaene, camphor, caryophylene, menthol and α-terpineol. When compared with A. annua grow in other countries, the Grass-field Regions of Cameroon produce seen more concentrated in artemisinin (11.1 mg/kg) than those from temperate regions [Luxemburg (0.4 mg/kg), Germany (0.8 mg/kg) and Belgium (1.1 mg/kg)] and similar to those from tropical countries [Brazil (11.5 mg/kg) and Democratic Republic of Congo (10.3 mg/kg)]. This result also showed that A. annua from the Grass-field Regions of Cameroon is highly concentrated in scopoletin, artemisinin and several other volatile compounds. The local production of this plant in Cameroon will be a source of medicinal significance for malaria zones and developing countries to fight against this disease.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2333
ISSN: 2321 3361
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