Dagdelen, S.Bilenler, T.Durmaz, G.Gokbulut, I.Hayaloglu, A. A.Karabulut, I.2024-08-042024-08-0420140145-88921745-4549https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.12134https://hdl.handle.net/11616/96516The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidative, antimicrobial and aroma characteristics of the most popular herbs, with local, namely Sirmo (Allium schoenoprasum [Liliaceae]), Mendi (Chaerophyllum macropodum [Apiaceae]), Siyabo (Silene vulgaris [Caryophyllaceae]), Yarpuz (Mentha spicata [Lamiaceae]) and Heliz (Prangos ferulacea [Apiaceae]). Among the various solvent extracts, methanolic extract of the Heliz, which had the highest phenolic content showed the highest 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonate) (ABTS) radical-scavenging activities. The antimicrobial activity of the plant extracts was also assessed. It was observed that growth of gram-positive bacteria was inhibited effectively by the extracts. Aroma compounds of the herbs were analyzed by headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technique. The terpenes were the most representative chemical classes of the volatiles in herbs.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessEssential OilsAntibacterial ActivityChemical-CompositionPhenolic-CompoundsExtractsFlavonoidsArticle3841716172510.1111/jfpp.121342-s2.0-84904818724Q2WOS:000340168200034Q3