Variations In Composition and Activity of Matricaria Pubescens (Desf.) Schultz Harvested from Different Regions in Algeria

Matricaria pubescens is traditionally used as a postpartum antihemorrhagic and to treat digestive disorders. The aim of this study determine the total amounts phenols, flavonoids, condensed tannins, hydrolysable anthocyanins antioxidant capacity samples from different regions periods in Algeria order guide selection varieties period harvest. analysis was carried out by Ferric reducing power (FRAP) DPPH radical scavenging capacity. methanolic extracts aerial parts 8 were tested. results indicated that these had strong well power. average contents polyphenols, tannins 1.58 ± 0.33, 38.44 10.77, 0.63 0.2, 1.22 1.55 0.39 0.13 mg/g dry matter, respectively, with highest found harvested region Ouargla. positively correlated which play major role properties. Samples divided into two groups cluster variables measured. These are useful for guidance their harvest.