Phytochemical investigation of leaves and fruits extracts of Chamaerops humilis L.

The major aim of this work is the research of the bioactif compounds isolated from the Chamaerops humilis L. From this perspective, phytochemical study was undertaken on this western Mediterranean plant. Phytochemical Screening based on tests of colouration and precipitation were undertaken by three solvents with different polarities such as water, ethanol and diethylether. The tests carried out on leaves and fruits show presence of tannins, flavonoids and saponins. However, less presence of steroids and essential oils was observed. The selective extraction of tannins allowed us to obtain 0.351% and 0.098% yields for the leaves and fruits respectively. Separation on column chromatography conducted to a major fraction of tannins and a major compound from defatted pricarp fruits hexanic extract.