Insight into the nutritional potential and the antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxicity activities of the aerial edible part of halophytic plant Salicornia arabica L

The genus Salicornia is a perennial halophyte found in saline ecosystems in the Mediterranean area and presents socioeconomic, ecological, and numerous health interests. This work aimed to examine the nutritional profile of the aerial part of Salicornia arabica (S. arabica), as well as the antioxidant properties, antimicrobial activity, and cytotoxicity of its freeze-dried decocted extract (DDE). The aerial part of S. arabica showed, on a dry basis, high amounts of sodium (≥ 4.4