Abstract :
In Saudi Arabia, the fruits of Apiaceae plants are commonly used in the traditional system of medicine for
the treatment of various ailments. The present study aims to determine essential oil, phenol and flavonoid contents
as a mean of comparison between four selected fruits. In vitro antioxidant properties of the selected fruits, Carum
carvi (Caraway), Anethum graveolens (Dill), Cuminum cyminum (Cumin) and Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) was
also explored. The present study provides means for chemical differentiation between the four selected fruits and
shows their beneficial impact on health expressed by the antioxidant activity.
Keywords: Apiaceae fruits; essential oils; GC, total phenol; flavonoid; antioxidant
Keyword :
Apiaceae fruits; essential oils; GC, total phenol; flavonoid; antioxidant