Antioxidant Activity and Some Chemical Composition of Polytrichum piliferum Hedw. Extracts

In this study, antioxidant, fatty acid, mineral analysis and some chemical properties of Polytrichum piliferum, a species of moss, were investigated. As a result of the research, it was determined that P. piliferum extract had a moderate effect in terms of antioxidant properties and total phenolic content. Regarding fatty acid compositions, oleic and palmitic acids were found to be high. As a result of mineral analysis, it was found that it could accumulate high levels of aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), calcium (Ca) and potassium (K).