scholarly journals Plantes médicinales de l’Afrique de l’Ouest pour la prise en charge des affections respiratoires pouvant se manifester au cours de la Covid-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2941-2950
Author(s):  
Mahamane Haidara ◽  
Mamadou Lamine Diarra ◽  
Sékou Doumbia ◽  
Adama Denou ◽  
Daouda Dembele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Prise En Charge ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Euphorbia Hirta ◽  
Bridelia Ferruginea ◽  
Guiera Senegalensis ◽  
Afrique De L'ouest

Dans le cadre de contribuer à la prise en charge symptomatique des affections respiratoires pouvant se manifester pendant la Covid-19, la présente étude a été entreprise pour recenser les plantes médicinales Africaines actives contre ces manifestations. Une étude bibliographique a été effectuée pour recenser les espèces végétales utilisées dans la prise en charge des maladies respiratoires en Afrique de l’Ouest. La fréquence de citation et un score de convergence d’usage des espèces ont été également calculés. Un total de 318 recettes issues de 145 espèces végétales a été inventorié à travers différentes publications. Guiera senegalensis, Sterculia setigera, Bridelia ferruginea, Euphorbia hirta et Terminalia avicennioides étaient les plantes les plus citées avec les meilleurs scores de convergence d’usage. Les feuilles de ces espèces étaient les plus citées tandis que la toux était la plus indiquée. Les résultats de cette étude pourraient servir de base de données des espèces végétales utilisées dans la prise en charge des maladies du tractus respiratoire en Afrique de l’ouest.Mots clés : Plantes médicinales, Affections respiratoires, Covid-19, Afrique de l’Ouest. English Title: Medicinal plants from West Africa for the management of respiratory diseases that may appear during the Covid-19 As part of contributing to the symptomatic management of respiratory conditions that may manifest during Covid-19, the current study was undertaken to identify African medicinal plants active against these manifestations. A bibliographic study was carried out to identify the plant species used in the management of respiratory diseases in West Africa. The frequency of citation and a convergence score for the use of the species were also calculated. A total of 318 recipes from 145 plant species were inventoried through various publications. Guiera senegalensis, Sterculia setigera, Bridelia ferruginea, Euphorbia hirta and Terminalia avicennioides were the most cited plants with the best usage convergence scores. Leaves from these species were most cited while the cough was more indicated. The results of this study could serve as a database of plant species used in the management of respiratory tract diseases in West Africa.Keywords: Medicinal plants, Respiratory Affections, Covid-19, West Africa.

scholarly journals Phytochimiques des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la prise en charge des maladies infantiles au SudBénin

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 471
Author(s):  
Sabine Aribikè Kouchadé ◽  
Arlette Raymonde Adjatin ◽  
Aristide Cossi. Adomou ◽  
Hospice Gbèwonmèdéa Dassou ◽  
Akpovi Akoègninou
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Prise En Charge ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Childhood Diseases ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Infant Colic ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Analgesic Activities ◽  
Southern Benin

In southern Benin, medicinal plants are used for the health care of children aged 0 to 12 years. The present study aims to highlight some medicinal plants used in southern Benin to treat childhood diseases including malaria, candidiasis, teething disorders, infant colic and diarrhea. The phytochemical screening of the leafy stems of the selected plants revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins (gallic and catechic), coumarins, anthocyanins and leuco-anthocyans, quinone derivatives, triterpenoids, steroids, saponosides and reducing sugars. These various metabolites possess various therapeutic properties involved in the treatment of the indicated disorders. This would confirm the therapeutic uses reported by the populations surveyed. However, the evaluation of antimalarial, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities as well as the toxicity test of the aqueous extract of these plants would be necessary.

scholarly journals Enquête ethnobotanique sur les plantes utilisées dans le traitement de l’infertilité masculine au Benin

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 1667-1677
Author(s):  
S. Azonbakin ◽  
P. Dangbemey ◽  
R. Osseni ◽  
S.A. Yaude ◽  
F. Kora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Male Infertility ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Prise En Charge ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Afrique Subsaharienne ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Sub Saharan

L’infertilité conjugale concerne environ 15% de la population en Afrique subsaharienne. C’est une affection ayant une implication socioculturelle importante puisqu’au Bénin, l’un des objectifs du mariage est la procréation. L’objectif du présent travail est de contribuer à l’étude des principales plantes médicinales utilisées en médecine traditionnelle pour le traitement de l’infertilité masculine dans les départements de l’Atacora et de l’Atlantique au Bénin. Elle s’est déroulée auprès de 80 praticiens dont 60 tradithérapeutes, 11 personnes ressources et 9 vendeuses de plantes. L’étude a permis de recenser 109 espèces de plantes. Ces espèces appartiennent à 101 genres et sont réparties en 54 familles. Les feuilles sont majoritairement utilisées (35,77%) suivies des racines (29,93%) tandis que les autres parties (fruit, écorce, graines, plante entière, tige feuillée…) sont moins utilisées dans la préparation des recettes. La décoction est le mode de préparation majoritairement utilisée soit 33,55% suivie de la macération 27,63 % et de la poudre 25,66%. La trituration et l’infusion sont moins employées à des fréquences respectives de 11,84% et 1,32%. Ces résultats ont permis de montrer la richesse de la flore béninoise en ressources pour la prise en charge de l’infertilité masculine.   Englsih title: Ethnobotanical survey of plants used in the treatment of male infertility in Benin Couple infertility affects around 15% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a condition with an important socio-cultural implication because in Benin, one of the objectives of marriage is procreation. The objective of this work is to contribute to the study of the main medicinal plants used in traditional medicine for the treatment of male infertility in the departments of Atacora and Atlantic in Benin. It took place with 80 practitioners including 60 traditional therapists, 11 resource people and 9 plant sellers. The study identified 109 species of plants. These species belong to 101 kinds and are divided into 54 families. The leaves are mostly used (35.77%) followed by the roots (29.93%) while the other parts (fruit, bark, seeds, whole plant, leafy stalk, etc.) are used less in the preparation of recipes. The decoction is the method of preparation mainly used, ie 33.55% followed by maceration 27.63% and powder 25.66% Trituration and infusion are used less at frequencies of 11.84% and 1.32%, respectively. These results made it possible to show the richness of the Beninese flora in resources for the management of male infertility.

scholarly journals Diversité et usages des plantes médicinales à l’ouest du Niger

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 8164-8174
Author(s):  
Abdou Laouali ◽  
Moussa Mamoudou Boubacar ◽  
Baggnian Issoufou ◽  
Mahamane Ali
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Medicinal Species ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Médecine Traditionnelle ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Whole Plants

La médecine traditionnelle est profondément ancrée dans la culture de nombreux pays d’Afrique de l’ouest. L’objectif du présent travail était de contribuer à la connaissance des plantes médicinales et de leurs utilisations dans le département de Dogondoutchi à l’ouest du Niger. Un échantillon de (19) villages a été retenu dans deux communes du département. Les données ont été collectées à travers un guide d’entretien adressé à 49 personnes appartenant à différents groupes socioprofessionnels, à raison de deux à trois par village. Ces entretiens ont permis d’inventorier 55 espèces médicinales réparties en 26 familles. Les familles les plus représentées sont les Fabaceae-Caesalpinoideae (10 espèces) suivies des Fabaceae-Mimosoideae (7 espèces) et des Combretaceae (5 espèces). Les maladies couramment traitées sont les hémorroïdes, le paludisme, la fièvre et la dysenterie. La décoction, la poudre, la macération, l’infusion et la calcination constituent les modes de préparation. Les parties utilisées sont les feuilles, les écorces, les racines, les graines, les fruits les plantes entières (herbacées) et les rameaux. Beaucoup de plantes médicinales se raréfient ou ont déjà disparu dans la zone d’étude. L’adoption de méthodes de gestion durable s’avère nécessaire pour sauvegarder les plantes médicinales dans cette zone. ABSTRACT Traditional medicine is deeply rooted in the culture of many countries in West Africa. The objective of this work was to contribute to the knowledge of medicinal plants and their uses in the department of Dogondoutchi in western Niger. A sample of (19) villages was selected in two communes of the department. The data was collected through an interview guide addressed to 49 people belonging to different socio-professional groups, two to three per village. These interviews allowed to inventory 55 medicinal species divided into 26 families. The most represented families are Fabaceae-Caesalpinoideae (10 species) followed by Fabaceae-Mimosoideae (7 species) and Combretaceae (5 species). Commonly treated diseases are hemorrhoids, malaria, fever, and dysentery. decoction, powder, maceration, infusion and calcination are the methods of preparation. The parts used are leaves, bark, roots, seeds, fruits, whole plants (herbaceous) and twigs. Many medicinal plants are becoming scarce or have already disappeared in the study area. There is an urgent need to adopt a sustainable management methods to save medicinal plants in this area.

scholarly journals Medicinal Plants Used In Managing Diseases Of The Respiratory System Among The Luo Community: An Appraisal Of Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Kiamba Mailu ◽  
Joseph Mwanzia Nguta ◽  
James Mucunu Mbaria ◽  
Mitchel Otieno Okumu
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Prime Concern

Abstract Background Respiratory diseases cause many deaths in children under 5 years of age particularly in Africa. The efficacy of current treatment differs among respiratory diseases and adverse effects may depend on dosage, duration of treatment, and the type of drug. Poor access to healthcare in rural areas makes many people in such communities to rely on traditional medicine. Most knowledge on traditional medicine makes use of indigenous remedies which are often undocumented and are at risk of being lost. Ethnobotanical data on medicinal plants used in managing diseases of the respiratory system may facilitate the search for new pharmaceutical agents. Methods Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect information from 30 traditional medicine practitioners in Kisumu East Sub County. The sociodemographic characteristics of the informants, the local names of the plants used, their habit, active parts, indications, and methods of preparation, as well as routes of administration, scientific identity, and conservation status were recorded. A literature search was conducted via PubMed, Google Scholar, and Research Gate to identify other reported activities of the plants. Results Most practitioners were female (86.7%), were aged between 61 and 70 years (43.3%), had no formal education (56.7%), and had 21-30 years of practice (30%). A total of 45 plant species, belonging to 43 genera and 28 families were identified. Leguminosae and Rutaceae were the most dominant plant families, leaves were the most frequently used (33%), and trees were the most common habit (44.4%). Cough was the most common indication, decoction was the most common method of administration (68.8%), most preparations were taken orally, and most plants were collected in the wild (79.2%). Literature search established that at least 42/45 plant species had pharmacological activities. Conclusions Many plant species reported in this study have similar traditional uses in other communities. One plant; Keetia gueinzii (Sond.) Bridson was reported for the first time in the management of asthma, pneumonia, and cough. Documentation and preservation of ethno medicinal knowledge in the study area is of prime concern as most practitioners are advanced in age with little formal education. Plans to conserve some of the medicinal plants documented here should be initiated. Scientific validation of the traditional claims made is also needed.

scholarly journals Enquête Ethnobotanique Sur Les Plantes Médicinales Utilisées Dans La Prise En Charge Traditionnelle Des Maladies Infectieuses Dans La Région Sanitaire Lomé-Commune Du Togo

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Aboudou, A. Dahounom ◽  
Koffi Koudouvo
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Prise En Charge ◽  
Root Bark ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Species Trees ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Bridelia Ferruginea ◽  
Enquête Ethnobotanique

Afin de promouvoir la Médecine traditionnelle togolaise (MTT), préserver/conserver des savoirs et savoir-faire endogènes, une enquête ethnobotanique a été menée de Mai 2018 à Juillet 2019 pour recenser les recettes de plantes aux propriétés anti-infectieuses vendues dans les marchés de la Région Sanitaire Lomé-Commune du Togo. ATRM(Achat en Triplet de Recettes Médicinales) a été la méthode de collecte des données. Les données recueillies qui portent sur les caractéristiques ethnopharmacologiques de ces recettes, ont été traitées et analysées avec des logiciels ethnobotaniques et statistiques appropriés afin de sélectionner quelques plantes pour de futurs tests de laboratoire. Cent deux (102) recettes d’association de plantes constituées par 68 espèces appartenant à 37 familles, ont été recensées. Annonaceae et Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae (5 espèces chacune), Apocynaceae, Euphorbiaceae, et Leguminosae-Papilionoideae (4 espèces chacune), ont été les familles les plus représentées. Anacardiaceae, Euphorbiaceae, et Leguminosae-Mimosoideae, avec respectivement 129, 75 et 63 citations, ont été les familles dont les espèces sont plus citées. Arbres (39,71%), herbes (38,24%), arbustes (14,7%), lianes (2,94%), arbrisseaux (2,94%) et palmiers (1,47%) ont été les types biologiques d’appartenance de ces espèces. Suivant les valeurs usuelles (VU), Lannea kerstingii (VU=2,29), Bridelia ferruginea(VU=2,00) et Zanthoxylum xanthoxyloides(VU=1,82) ont été les espèces plus usuelles. Ecorce de tronc (53,57%), racine (16,13%), tige feuillée (6,9%), plante entière (6,65%), fruit (6,28%), et écorce de racine (6,04%) ont été les parties les plus utilisées des espèces recensées qui sont préparées par décoction (93.14%) et macération (6,86%) puis administrées exclusivement par voie orale. Bridelia ferrugiea et Chamaechrista rotundifolia ont été sélectionnées pour de futurs tests antimicrobiens. Ces résultats illustrent la richesse de la MTT en connaissances endogènes sur les plantes aux propriétés anti-infectieuses. In order to promote traditional Togolese medicine, to preserve and conserve endogenous knowledge and expertise, an ethnobotanical survey was carried out from May 2018 to July 2019 to record the recipes of plants with anti-infectious properties sold in the markets of the Lomé-Commune Health Region of Togo. ATRM (Achat en Triplet de Recettes Médicinales) was the data collection method. The data collected about the ethnopharmacological ethnobotanical and statistical software for selection some plants for future laboratory tests. One hundred and two associations of plant’s recipes composited by 68 species belonging to 37 families were identified. Annonaceae and Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae(5 species each), Apocynaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Leguminosae-Papilionoideae(4 specie each) were the most represented families while Anacardiaceae(129 citations), Euphorbiaceae(75 citations) and Leguminosae-Mimosoideae(63 citations) were family of the most cited species. Trees(39.71%), grasses(38.24%), shrubs(14.7%), lianas(2.94%), bushes(2.94%) and palms(1.47%) were the different biological types to which these species belonged. According to the Used value(UV) Lannea kerstingii(UV=2.29), Bridelia ferruginea(UV=2.00) and Zanthoxylum xanthoxyloides(UV=1.82) were the most usual species. Stem bark(53.57%), root(16.13%), leafy stem(6.9%), whole plant(6.65%), fruit(6.28%), and root bark(6.04%) were the most commonly used parts of the listed species. These recipes which are prepared by decoction (93.14%) and maceration(6.86%) are administered exclusively by oral route. Bridelia ferrugiea and Chamaechrista rotundifolia were selected for laboratory tests to evaluate their antimicrobial activities in future. Conclusion: These results illustrate the richness of traditional Togolese medicine in endogenous knowledge about anti-infectious’ medicinal plants.

scholarly journals An Ethno Botanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used for Respiratory Tract Disorders in Northern Parts of Palestine

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuha Shawarb ◽  
Manal Badrasawi ◽  
Hassan Abu Qaoud ◽  
Fatima Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Pharmacological Study ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Fidelity Level ◽  
Natural Plant ◽  
Informant Consensus ◽  
Different Types

Abstract Background: There are many medicinal applications of natural plant remedies. Several illnesses are still being treated by Palestinian people using medicinal plants. This research was intended to study the use of natural plants to treat different types of Respiratory tract disorders. Method: In the Northern part of Palestine, an ethno-pharmacological study of medicinal plants used to treat respiratory diseases has been carried out. A questionnaire was circulated to 120 informants. The details gathered included the names of the plants, the parts used, the diseases for which the products were used, as well as the method of preparation. To evaluate results: percentages (%), Fic (factor of informant consensus) and FL (fidelity-level) was calculated. Results: A total of 120 participants were included in the final analysis. The highest percentage of herbal use was reported for flu (103 participants) followed by cough, while the lowest percentages of users were in bronchitis management. The study showed that 31 plant species of 19 families were used for respiratory disorders. 6 species are from Lamiaceae family, while 3 species from Apiaceae family, two species are from Amaryllidaceae, Fabaceae, Myrtaceae, Rutaceae and Zingiberaceae , while the rest of the families only one species was mentioned by the participants, The pieces used most commonly were leaves and fruits. Decoction was the technique of preparation and was taken as a hot drink.Chamomile, mint, sage , lemon and ginger all were in treatment of all of the five respiratory diseases.Conclusions: The information provided on medicinal plants, with maximum percents & FL values can serve as basic data for further research to identify the active biological ingredients in these plants., and to develop new drug preparations for the treatment of disorders of the resapiratory system.

scholarly journals Plantes à usage médicinale en élevage d’ovins à Sinématiali (Nord de la Côte d’Ivoire)

2019 ◽  
pp. 6828-6839
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Form Part ◽  
Intestinal Worms ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Goat Farming

L’objectif de cette étude est de contribuer à la connaissance et à la préservation des plantes utilisées par les éleveurs pour le traitement des pathologies ovines dans le département de Sinématiali. En effet, l’élevage des ovins et caprins dans la région du Poro est confronté à de nombreux problèmes de santé animale dont la plupart sont des maladies gastriques et parasitaires. Pour résoudre ces problèmes, les éleveurs font recours dans la majorité des cas aux plantes médicinales naturelles. Afin d’identifier ces plantes, des enquêtes ethnobotaniques ont été réalisées à l’aide de fiches de questionnement auprès de 40 éleveurs adultes et expérimentés du département. Les enquêtes effectuées ont permis d’inventorier 24 espèces végétales réparties en 24 genres et 18 familles botaniques. Ces espèces entrent dans la composition de 25 recettes de traitement thérapeutique de divers maux des ovins dont les plus fréquents sont la diarrhée, le mal de ventre, les vers intestinaux et le paludisme. Les espèces entrant dans les diverses compositions appartiennent majoritairement à la famille botanique des Caesalpiniaceae. Les feuilles sont les organes les plus utilisées (52%). La forme d’utilisation de ces plantes est la décoction (72 %). Ce travail est une étude préliminaire devant servir de base à des études et analyses pharmacologiques plus approfondies des plantes recensées. ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to contribute to the knowledge and the preservation of the plants used by the breeders for the treatment of ovine pathologies in the department of Sinématiali. Sheep and goat farming in the Poro region is faced with many animal health problems, most of which are gastric and parasitic diseases. To solve these problems, breeders resort in most cases to natural medicinal plants. In order to identify these plants, ethnobotanical surveys were conducted using questionnaires from 40 adult and experienced breeders in the department. The surveys carried out made it possible to inventory 24 plant species divided into 24 genera and 18 botanical families. These species form part of recipes for the therapeutic treatment of various ailments of sheep, the most frequent of which are diarrhea, stomach ache, intestinal worms and malaria. The species entering the various compositions belong mainly to the botanical family of Caesalpiniaceae. Leaves are the most used organs (52%). The form of use of these plants is the decoction (72%). This work is a preliminary study to serve as a basis for further pharmacological studies and analyzes of the identified plants.

Ethnopharmacological Survey of Medicinal Plants Used in the Traditional Treatment of Female Infertility in Fez Region, Morocco

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 321-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Slighoua ◽  
I. Mahdi ◽  
F. Ez-zahra Amrati ◽  
S. Boukhira ◽  
A. EL Hamsas EL Youbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis ◽  
Female Infertility ◽  
Mentha Pulegium ◽  
Traditional Treatment ◽  
Lavandula Officinalis

An ethnopharmacological survey was carried out among 224 informants to collect the information on medicinal plants used for the traditional treatment of female infertility in the Fes, Meknes and Boulemane region. In total, 63 plant species belonging to 29 families were used against female infertility. The most frequently cited plants were Lavandula officinalis (26.33%), Mentha pulegium (13.83%), Mentha suaveolens (11.16%), Rosmarinus officinalis (10.71%) and Petroselinum sativum (8.03%). Furthermore, the present study represents a useful documentation for the preservation of this knowledge about medicinal plants and for the amelioration of women reproductive health.

Pemanfaatan Tumbuhan Obat Tradisional oleh Etnis Sangihe di Kepulauan Sangihe Bagian Selatan, Sulawesi Utara (The Usage of Traditional Medicinal Plants by Sangihe Ethnic in the Southern Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi)

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Chrisye Yustitia Pelokang ◽  
Roni Koneri ◽  
Deidy Katili
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Traditional Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Families

Abstrak Tumbuhan obat merupakan tumbuhan yang menghasilkan satu atau lebih komponen aktif yang dipercaya oleh penduduk berkhasiat obat sehingga dimanfaatkan dalam pengobatan tradisional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan mengkaji spesies tumbuhan yang digunakan sebagai obat tradisional oleh Etnis Sangihe di Kepulauan Sangihe bagian Selatan, Sulawesi Utara. Pengambilan data dilakukan melalui wawancara terstruktur  yang diajukan kepada pengobat tradisional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya 38 spesies dari 25 famili tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan sebagai tumbuhan obat oleh Etnis Sangihe bagian Selatan. Herba merupakan habitus tumbuhan yang banyak dimanfaatkan untuk bahan pengobatan. Bagian tumbuhan yang paling banyak digunakan sebagai obat yaitu daun. Cara pengolahan yang paling banyak digunakan adalah direbus. Jenis penyakit yang dapat diobati dengan tumbuhan obat sebanyak 22 jenis penyakit. Kata kunci: tumbuhan obat, obat tradisional, habitus, Kepulauan Sangihe Bagian Selatan Abstract             Medicinal plants are plants that produce one or more active components that are believed by local people as medicinal plants for traditional medicine practices. This study aimed to identify and to assess the plant species that used as traditional medicine by the Sangihe Ethnic in the Southern Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi. Data collection was conducted by structured interviews to the indigenous medical practitioners. The results showed that 38 plant species from 25 plant families were used as medicinal plants by the Southern Sangihe Ethnic people. Herbs were plant habitus that were widely used for medicinal ingredients. The leaves were widely used as medicinal plant materials. Boiling was the most processing method for preparing medicinal herbs. There were 22 types of diseases that could be treated using medicinal plants. Keywords: medicinal plants, traditional medicine, habitus, Southern Sangihe Islands

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