Abstract

In the present work, the chemical composition of methanolic extract from seeds, thorns and leaves of S. spinosum that growing in Jordan has been investigated, compared for the first time and analyzed by of GC-MS. These parts of S. spinosum were collected during the spring semester 2018. Results showed that seeds extract had't any phytoconstituents, while thorns and leaves extracts were a rich source of various bioactive phytochemicals. These compounds gave thorns and leaves an important role to use it as anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory due to the presence of linoleic acid and palmitic acid. Thorns were much interesting parts than leaves due to the availability of these bioactive compounds as major compounds more than leaves. Furthermore, other polar compounds were found in these parts but in limited amounts. Thus, the isolation of thorns and leaves phytochemical compounds will give fruitful results.