Screening of 20 species from Lamiaceae family based on phytochemical analysis, antioxidant activity and HPLC profiling.

This study focuses on screening of 20 species from lamiaceae family based on phytochemical analysis, antioxidant activity and hplc profiling.. The research employs high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) techniques to address analytical challenges in the food safety field. The Lamiaceae family encompasses numerous species highly valued for their applications in medicine, food, and cosmetics. In order to screen the Lamiaceae family and discover new sources of phytochemicals and antioxidants, we comprehensively evaluated 20 species from this family, including Phlomis herba-venti, P. tuberosa, P. olivieri, P. kurdica, Nepeta sp.,... Research Background and Significance The Lamiaceae family, known for its diverse genera and species, is a rich source of bioactive phytochemicals with significant applications in food, medicine, and cosmetics. The importance of this botanical family lies in its abundance of antioxidant compounds, which can contribute to human health by mitigating oxidative stress and preventing food spoilage. Given the increasing demand for natural antioxidants and safe food additives, screening plant species for their phytochemical content and antioxidant capacity has become a critical research focus. This study addresses this need by analyzing 20 species within the Lamiaceae family using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to profile phytochemicals. The application of HPLC in this context is particularly relevant due to its high resolution, sensitivity, and reproducibility, making it a powerful analytical tool for food safety and quality control. This research not only extends the phytochemical database for Lamiaceae species but also validates chromatographic methods suitable for routine food safety analysis. Experimental Design and Methodolog