scholarly journals Ethnobotanical study and phytochemical screening of six medicinal plants used in traditional medicine in the Northeastern Sahara of Algeria (area of Ouargla)

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (41) ◽  
pp. 1049-1059 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadjadj Soumia ◽  
Bayoussef Zahia ◽  
Ould El Hadj Khelil Aminata ◽  
Beggat Hanane ◽  
Bouhafs Zohra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Phytochemical Screening

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 Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions in traditional medicine in Kampemba-Lubumbashi, DR Congo

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 016-032
Author(s):  
Bashige Chiribagula Valentin ◽  
Alombong Alonie Gracia ◽  
Kamwimba Mahungala Arlette ◽  
Bakari Amuri Salvius ◽  
Okusa Ndjolo philippe
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Sexual Dysfunctions ◽  
Dr Congo

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical study of the toxicity of Ecballium elaterium (L.) A. Rich in the Northest of Algeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Rym Amrouni ◽  
Souilah Nabila ◽  
Hamdi Bendif ◽  
Nassera Daoud ◽  
Hacene Laredj
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Medical System ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Potential Toxicity ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Medicinal Flora

Medicinal plants still remain a source of medical care in developing countries, in the absence of a modern medical system. The use of herbal medicine is deeply rooted in our culture, because Algeria is renowned for the richness of its medicinal flora which includes hundreds of plant species. Ecballium elaterium (L.) A. Rich., the species reported in this study is traditionally used in Algeria for a wide range of illnesses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential toxicity of it. Many herbalists (two hundred) in different regions in Northern Algeria (Tébessa, Khenchela, Oum El Bouaghi, Constantine, Skikda were questioned to recognize the toxicological concern of E. elaterium in Algerian traditional medicine in these regions.

scholarly journals PRELIMINARY ETHNOBOTANIC STUDY OF PLANTS USED TO TREAT INFANT DIARRHEA BY THE MITSOGHO PEOPLE IN GABON

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 972-983
Author(s):  
Raymonde Mboma ◽  
◽  
Joanna Grace Ombouma ◽  
Blandine Akendengue ◽  
Alban G. Houngbeme ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Single Plant ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Sida Rhombifolia

An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants was carried out among the Mitsogho people of thefour (4) villages located from Oyane 4 to Four-Place (Estuaire-Gabon). The objective of this study was firsttodraw up an inventory of plants used in their traditional medicine against infant diarrhea and then to describe the recipes applied by the local population. Sixteen (16) plants species belonging to sixteen (16) genus and eleven (11) families were identified. The most species cited were Sida rhombifolia (18%), Cyathula prostrata (12%), Desmodium adscendens (12%), andPsidium guineense (12%). Those with the lowest frequencies were among others Picralima nitida (6%) and Santiria trimera (6%). The most represented families are Malvaceae (25%), Apocynaceae (12.5%) and Fabaceae (12.5%). The plants inventoried are mainly woody (81%) trunk bark (56%) and leaves (37%) are the most used plant parts. Twenty-two (22) recipes have been described, of which 77% contain a single plant and 23% are mixture.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Study of Zingiberaceae Rhizomes as Traditional Medicine Ingredients by Medicinal Plant Traders in the Pancur Batu Traditional Market, North Sumatera, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-95
Author(s):  
Marina Silalahi ◽  
Nisyawati ◽  
Endang C. Purba ◽  
Daichiro W. Abinawanto ◽  
Riska S. Wahyuningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Main Ingredient ◽  
Traditional Markets ◽  
Traditional Market ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
North Sumatra

Traditional markets are places for buying and selling medicinal plants and are a source of ethnobotany research data.  This study aims to determine the uses and characteristics of Zingiberaceae rhizomes have been used as traditional medicine and traded in the traditional market of Pancur Batu, North Sumatra. This research was conducted with an ethnobotany approach through surveys, interviews and observation participatory. The respondents are all medicinal plants traders in the Pancur Batu traditional market. The things that were asked of the traders included local names, special characters, benefits, and how to recognize the rhizome. The medicinal plant traders in the Pancur batu traditional market have been utilized and traded as many as 10 species of Zingiberaceae rhizome, most of them belonging Curcuma and Zingiber genera. The characteristics of rhizomes are recognized by traders through their size, color, and aroma. The cross-section of the rhizomes of each species is different in structure and color which is used as the main marker for each species. Rhizoma Zingiberaceae is used as the main ingredient for tawar (semi-solid medicinal herbs consumed by brewing), parem (solid medicinal ingredients), and oukup (traditional Karo sauna). The rhizome aroma of each species belonging Zingiberaceae is very distinctive which is related to the content of essential oils. The use of Zingiberaceae rhizomes as tawar and parem ingredients needs to be studied further so that they are developed into standardized herbs.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical study on traditional medicinal recorded in the Naxi Dongba Sutras

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haitao Li ◽  
Zhiyong Li ◽  
Xiaobo Zhang ◽  
Shaohua Yang ◽  
Cui Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Diet Therapy ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Ecological Ethics ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Informant Consensus ◽  
Voucher Specimens ◽  
Number Of Citations

Abstract Background: The Naxi people, living in Southwest China, have a long history and a rich characteristic culture. Their ancestors recorded their life practices by ancient hieroglyphs and gradually formed the Dongba Sutras, which, among other knowledge, included the traditional knowledge of Naxi medicine. In the past, most studies on the Dongba Sutras focused on the humanistic culture of Naxi people, whereas studies have rarely focused on Naxi herbal medicinal plants described in the Dongba Sutras. Studying this aspect is helpful for exploring the traditional culture of Naxi people from the perspective of traditional medicine.Methods: From February to September 2019, we screened the medicinal plants from the Dongba Sutras with the help of Dongba. Then, we carried out field investigatios and collected voucher specimens of traditional medicinal plants with the help of 104 Naxi folk healers. The specimens were identified and stored in the Herbarium of Yunnan Branch, Institute of Medicinal Plants, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (IMDY). Through semi-structured interviews, we obtained ethnobotanical information of medicinal plants. The obtained quantitative data were analysed using the informant consensus factor (ICF) method and the number of citations.Results: A total 85 species of medicinal plants belonging to 51 families and 71 genera were recorded in the Dongba Sutras. Among them, 25 species were endemic to China, and eight species were only distributed in Naxi distribution areas. These medicinal plants were mainly obtained from the wild, and 22 species could be used as food. The most frequent method of taking medicinal materials was oral-taking after decoction, followed by topical and sometimes buccal. The methods of processing these medicinal materials included water decoction, warm water flushing, and drinking after soaking. The medicinal plants in the Dongba Sutras are used to treat 96 conditions classified into 13 disease groups according to the International Classification of Primary Care second edition. Further analysis indicated that most of these plant species were utilised for treating diseases from the digestive (D) group, followed by the those from the respiratory (R) group, musculoskeletal (L) group, general, and unspecified (A) group. Moreover, the Naxi people have high consensus on the treatments of diseases from these four pathological groups. Conclusions: Naxi traditional medicine is simple and unique. The ancient Naxi people recorded their highly developed medical culture in the Dongba Sutras. Natural plant resources found around them were their primary choices for both medicine and diet therapy. The ecological ethics of Naxi people have positive significance for the conservation of wild resources in their area.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Study on Medicinal Plants in Sesaot Forest, Narmada,West Lombok, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slamet Mardiyanto Rahayu ◽  
Arista Suci Andini
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Plant Family ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
The People ◽  
Forest Plants

Indonesia is one of the largest mega biodiversity countries in the world that is rich in biological resources. Plants can be an alternative in treating diseases by Indonesian people such as around the Sesaot Forest, the Buwun Sejati Village. This study aimed to determine the types of plants in Sesaot Forest which were used as medicine by the people of Buwun Sejati Village, Narmada District, West Lombok Regency. This research was conducted by interview method and field survey. Data analysis was carried out descriptively. Based on the research, there were 87 species included in 42 families used as medicine by the community of Buwun Sejati Village. The Zingiberaceae family was a plant family that was most widely used as a traditional medicine ingredient. There were 30 types of diseases treated using Sesaot Forest plants by the community of Buwun Sejati Village. Leaves were of the most common part of plant used as raw material for traditional medicine by the people of Buwun Sejati Village, Narmada District, West Lombok Regency. The advantages of traditional medicines include its widespread accessibility and relative low prices. Therefore, this data obtained from this study is necessary to inventory the kind of medicinal plants and their utilization by the community, so that, the traditional knowledge of the medicinal plants can be documented and preserved.

scholarly journals Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Medicinal Plants used in Traditional Medicine

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 109-112
Author(s):  
ArunakumarN C and Ranjith Y
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Therapeutic Efficacy ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Significant Advance ◽  
Phytochemical Screening

Fundamental screening of phytochemicals is a significant advance, in the location of the bioactive standards present in restorative plants and therefore may prompt medication disclosure and improvement. In the current examination, chief phytoconstituents of the six chose restorative plants of various families were distinguished so as to relate their essence with bioactivities of the plants.Screening of six chose therapeutic plants was performed for the presence of tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, steroids, phlobatannins, starches, glycosides, coumarins, alkaloids, proteins, emodins, anthraquinones, anthocyanins and leucoanthocyanins utilizing standard strategies.All the chose restorative plants were found to contain tannins and flavonoids. In addition, terpenoids were additionally present in all the chose plants aside from P. dactylifera. but P. dactylifera. Then again, saponins and steroids were missing in all plants aside from S. chirata and phlobatannins were missing in all plants aside from R. sativus. Likewise, starches, glycosides and coumarins were available in all the chose plants aside from P. dactylifera and R. sativus. Alkaloids were available in all the chose plants aside from F. religiosa, P. dactylifera and R. sativus. Proteins were available just in F. religiosa and S. chirata. Though emodins, anthraquinones, anthocyanins and leucoanthocyanins were missing in all the chose six plants.It is evident from the study that S. chirata is of highest therapeutic efficacy possessing majority of phytochemical classes of compounds and P. dactylifera is of lowest therapeutic potential due to the absence of majority of phytoconstituents.

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