Medicinal Plants from the Ouaddaï Province (Chad): An Ethnobotanical Survey of Plants Used in Traditional Medicine

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 569-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aouadalkarim Moussa Chahad ◽  
Serge Michalet ◽  
Ali B. Bechir ◽  
Abdelsalam Tidjani ◽  
Bernard A. Nkongmeneck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey

Ethnobotanical survey of an -diabe c plants applied in West of Algeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
W Kouadri Boudjelthia ◽  
K Hammadi ◽  
M Kouidri ◽  
A Noui ◽  
N Djebli
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Berberis Vulgaris ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Set Up

This study was carried out in order to set up an inventory list of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes for which an ethnobotanical test was carried out on 670 diabe c subjects in the Western region of Algeria (Chlef, Mostaganem, Mascara, Oran, Sidi-bel-Abbes, Saida and Tiaret) using a survey. 24 an hyperglycemic medicinal plants were listed of which Berberis vulgaris, Zygophyllum geslini, Erythraea centaurium and Olea eu- ropea represented a broad spectrum of use. Likewise, the an hyperglycemic recipes were prepared mainly in decoc on (45.37%) and infusion (39.62%), and from leaves (42%) and aerial parts (16%). A very valuable data base has been reported for further research, especially for some elds such as phytochemistry and phytopharmacology that aim to identify new natural principles.

scholarly journals ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN THE PROVINCE OF SIDI KACEM, MOROCCO

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouzia Rhazi Filali ◽  
Fatima-zahra Ennacirie ◽  
Abdelilah Rahou
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Cutaneous Infections ◽  
Traditional Therapy

ABSTRACTAn ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants was carried in the province of Sidi Kacem (Morocco), whose objective is to make an inventory of medicinalplants used in traditional therapy against respiratory, digestive, and cutaneous infections; also to describe their mode of use practiced by the localpopulation. The tool of the study was a questionnaire completed by 200 citizens of four investigated areas, determined by the stratified samplingtechniques, 40% practiced phytotherapy. The survey consists of a section on the informant, and another is interested in plants used by the population.The analysis of information has established a catalog of 73 species identified with their use of frequencies, partly used and the method of preparation.They belong to 39 families; the most dominant are Lamiaceae, Apiaceae, and Asteraceae. The leaves are the most used part in decoction to treat thethree types of infection mentioned above. These results allow us to create a database about this region’s plants characteristic. They will be useful toestablish further studies on their chemical properties and biological activities.Keywords: Province of Sidi Kacem (Morocco), Phytotherapy, Ethnobotanical survey, Infections, Catalogue of plants.

scholarly journals The Role of Medicinal Plants in Traditional Medicine in Adwa District, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Temesgen Assefa ◽  
Netsanet Nigussie ◽  
Destaw Mullualem ◽  
Gebiru Sinshaw ◽  
Yeshaneh Adimasu
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
And Gender

In Ethiopia, medicinal plants had been used since ancient time and became an important source of health care. Though majority of the people in the study area depend on ethnomedicine to manage different ailments, the indigenous knowledge largely is not documented. As a result, an ethnobotanical survey was conducted with the objective of assessing the role of medicinal plants in traditional medicine. Data was collected by using semi-structured interview and group discussion. Twenty informants were purposefully selected based on indigenous knowledge and gender. Ethnobotanical data was analyzed with descriptive statistics and expressed in tables and flow charts. A total of 25 medicinal plants (22 families) recorded to treat human and livestock ailments. Medicinal plant habit analysis indicates that shrubs occupy the highest proportion (36%), followed by trees and herbs (28% for each) and climbers (8%). The most commonly used plant parts in the study area were leaves and roots. Although medicinal plants play a great role in the society, their  sustainability is declining through time in the study area due to the increasing number of users, improper uses of the plants and poor conservation. Therefore, the conservation of these medicinal plants would be important.

scholarly journals Ethnopharmacological Survey of Herbal Remedies Used for the Treatment of Cancer in the Greater Casablanca-Morocco

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Bourhia ◽  
Abdelaaty Abdelaziz Shahat ◽  
Omer Mohammed Almarfadi ◽  
Fahd Ali Naser ◽  
Wael Mostafa Abdelmageed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Traditional Herbal Medicine ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Scientific Validity

Medicinal plants played an important role in traditional medicine for the treatment of diseases since antiquities. The aim of the study is to carry out an ethnobotanical survey on medicinal plants used traditionally in cancer treatment in the region of Greater Casablanca-Morocco, and to enhance the traditional herbal medicine knowledge. 110 traditional healers in the study area were interviewed face to face to response a survey questionnaire including the names of plants used in cancer treatment, used parts, methods of preparation, and route of administration. Indices of Fidelity Level (FL), Use Value (UV), and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) were calculated to identify the most effective plants used for cancer treatment. Eight species were specified including Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia paucinervis, Bryonia dioica, Aquilaria malaccensis, Marrubium vulgare, Lavandula maroccana, Ephedra alata, and Euphorbia resinifera belonging to 7 families. Aristolochiaceae, Aquilariaceae, and Cucurbitaceae were the most useful families in cancer treatment with high significant indices of UV, FL, and RFC with values of 1, 100%, and 1, respectively. Roots and leaves were the most commonly used plant parts. Decoction and powder mixed with honey were the frequently used method for remedies preparation. The present study showed that the people living in Morocco’s economic capital are still highly dependent on traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of cancer. Therefore, it seems that herbal medicine still plays a crucial role in the primary healthcare system for the local population. During this survey, it was reported that even some plant families are highly toxic for humans like Aristolochiaceae that are frequently used in cancer treatment in the study area. As many people still rely on natural traditional medicine considering (it is safe with no side effects), so combined effort between all social categories including scientists and traditional healers should be established for involving the scientific validity of the used plants in the treatment of diseases.

scholarly journals An ethnobotanical survey of seventeen plants species used against diarrhoea and other diseases in southern Benin (West Africa)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victorien Dougnon ◽  
Eric Agbodjento ◽  
Edna Hounsa ◽  
Boris Brice Legba ◽  
Esther Deguenon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Traditional Treatment ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Informant Consensus ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Uses ◽  
Southern Benin

Ethnobotanical relevance: Many plants are widely used in traditional medicine across Africa. In Benin, practitioners of Beninese traditional medicine make use of diverse medicinal plants in the traditional management of various diseases including diarrhoea. Aim of the study: This study aimed at highlighting the ethnomedicinal uses of 17 plants in the traditional treatment of diarrhoea and other diseases in southern Benin. Methods: An ethnomedicinal survey was carried out using the semi-structured interview method among practitioners of traditional medicine in Benin. This allowed for the identification of the traditional uses of these plants. The ethnobotanical data collected was analyzed using indices such as Use Value, Informant Consensus Factor and Fidelity Index of medicinal plants. A total of 72 informants participated in this study, including 52 market herbalists and 20 traditional healers. Results: The cited plants were involved in the treatment of 39 diseases and symptoms of diseases which have been divided into 15 categories. The most frequently mentioned disease categories were infectious-, blood and digestive diseases,offering treatement for malaria, diarrhoea and fever, amongst others. These plants have maximum potential for the treatment of infectious diseases, as well as metabolic, respiratory, skin, blood, digestive and circulatory diseases. Conclusion: This study revealed that interviewed informants (market herbalists and traditional healers) had good knowledge of the treatment of several diseases using the 17 plants . . It confirmed that the 17 selected plants are used in the traditional treatment of diarrhoea as well as other diseases. This study provided a database for Future pharmacological investigations on the basis of this ethnobotanical documentation.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Survey of Two Medicinal Plants (Heliotropium indicum L., Abrus precatorius L.,) Used in Traditional Medicine in West Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farid T. Badé ◽  
Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon ◽  
Sina Haziz ◽  
Cissé Hama ◽  
Aude Kelomey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Financial Cooperation ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Severe Infections ◽  
Heliotropium Indicum ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

Since the time of our ancestors, natural products issued from plant play a therapeutic crucial role. About 25-30% of all medicines (drugs) available for the treatment of diseases are derived from natural products (from plants, animals, bacteria and fungi) or are derivatives of natural products. The aim of this research was to scientifically identify and supply tangible documentation on these two plants employed in the traditional medicine. From November 2020 to February 2021, an ethnobotanical survey was conducted within four markets at the south of Benin, employing a semistructured questionnaire. Two hundred respondents including 80% of females and 20% of males were interviewed. The 2 studied plants are mainly used for different types of sickness related to infections. Females’ herbalists are the most represented. From this research, it appears that the 2 plants are widely used for the treatment of severe infections. On the market, 95% of the leafy steam are sold against 5% of the roots for both plants. The main preparation way is decoction. Oral use is reported to be common in all region. The value of samples sold varies from 200F CFA (Financial Cooperation of Africa) to 1000F CFA. The decoctions are usually obtained through one of a mix of different types of plants. Traditional knowledge is transmitted from one generation to another by oral education. Till today there was no record found. During our study, we did no record prohibition or side effect related to these plants’ use. These medicinal plants occupy a crucial place within the therapeutic arsenal of west Africa. Our results constitute a vital tool to determine the true potentials of these plants. These results could lead to new improved traditional medicine.

scholarly journals Traditional Knowledge of Medicinal Plants Used in the Northeastern Part of Morocco

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Mohammed Reda Kachmar ◽  
Hanae Naceiri Mrabti ◽  
Meryem Bellahmar ◽  
Abdelilah Ouahbi ◽  
Zoubida Haloui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Mentha Pulegium ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Origanum Compactum ◽  
Pharmacological Screening ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis L

The knowledge of the plants that are used may provide insight on their properties for further exploration. This study aimed to identify and collect data about medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by the population of the provincial region of Taza, Morocco. An ethnobotanical survey was carried out among 200 informants, competent villagers, herbalists, and traditional healers from the provincial region of Taza city through direct interviews using a structured questionnaire. The survey reported 55 plant species belonging to 28 families used in the folk medicine. Informants’ results showed that the most frequently used plants were Origanum compactum, Mentha pulegium, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Aloysia citrodora, Calamintha officinalis Moench, and Artemisia herba-alba Asso., with a relative frequency of citation of 76%, 72%, 60%, 42%, 40%, and 30%, respectively. Moreover, in this study, the Lamiaceae family was the most commonly reported plant family, and the leaves were the most frequently used parts of the plants; otherwise, decoction and infusion were the most used modes in the preparation of remedies from medicinal plants in the traditional medicine. The sociodemographic characteristics showed that women use medicinal plants slightly more than men, the illiterate people use the medicinal plant the most, and old people have more information about the medicinal plants than the new generations. The region of Taza of Morocco has an important floristic biodiversity of medicinal plants which are used in traditional medicine practice. This result provides a good database for pharmacological screening in the search for new plants that can contain new bioactive molecules that can be used as a bioactive ingredient of medicament or as a biological alternative in pharmacology.

New Indices for Ethnotoxicological Assessment of Medicinal Plants: Example of Tafilalet Region, Morocco

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-139
Author(s):  
Mohamed Eddouks ◽  
Mohammed Ajebli ◽  
Morad Hebi
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Toxic Species ◽  
Toxic Plants ◽  
Stratified Sample ◽  
Toxic Plant ◽  
The Relationship

Background:Several botanical species are poisonous and are used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine. In fact, a relationship between toxicity and phytotherapeutic potential of medicinal plants exists. Objective:Until now, there is no ethnopharmacological indices evaluating mathematically the toxic property of any medicinal plant used traditionally. Consequently, it is important to find this link through the establishment and development of novel indices that put into consideration the relationship between toxicity and phytotherapy. Two essential objectives were targeted in the present investigation: firstly, we aimed to establish novel indices which permit researchers to evaluate data obtained in any ethnobotanical survey targeting toxic plants. Secondly, we aimed also to collect data and information about toxic species, mainly those used traditionally for therapeutic purposes in the region of Tafilalet (southeast of Morocco). Methods:The total informant interviewed in our study was 1616 (where 1500 were simple local inhabitants and 116 were herbalists). This inquiry was carried out through semi-structured and structured interviews and the sampling technique used was the stratified sample (9 stratums). Data obtained was analyzed using 3 new indices: Degree of Taxonomic Toxicity (DT), Degree of Botanical Families Toxicity (DFT) and Relative Link of Toxicity (RLT). Results:47 toxic species belonging to 38 botanical families were quoted in our survey. The highest value of DT was observed for Atractylis gummifera L. (DT=24.67). According to the calculated value of DFT, the most toxic plant family in the region of Tafilalet was Asteraceae (DFT=143.90). Nervous system disorders are the main ailment caused by the toxicity of poisonous species used in the traditional medicine in Tafilalet (RLT=1.44). Conclusion:Novel indices established in this investigation (DT, DFT and RLT) have been demonstrated to be useful for interpreting data collected in Tafilalet region and could serve for other ethnopharmacological surveys of toxic medicinal plants.

ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY OF ANTIMICROBIAL MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN WESTERN KENYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Joseph Omale ◽  
Peggoty Mutai ◽  
peter Njogu ◽  
Nillian Mukungu ◽  
Julius Mwangi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Western Kenya

An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in the Southeast Ethiopia used in traditional medicine

Spatula DD ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasir Wabe ◽  
Mohammed Mohammed ◽  
Nandikola Raju
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Southeast Ethiopia
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