Ethnobotany Research and Applications, Jun 17, 2021
Background: Since appearance of (SARS-CoV-2) in China, December 2019, the pandemic of this human ... more Background: Since appearance of (SARS-CoV-2) in China, December 2019, the pandemic of this human virus is accelerating its spread in Morocco as well as worldwide. The prevention of this disease by strengthening immunity through medicinal plants remains an essential choice of the Moroccan population. Methods: This work consists of a declarative survey by questionnaire divided into two parts: the first concerns the informant and the second concerns the plants used. Results: Among 267 participants from different regions of Morocco, 67.04% of respondents use medicinal plants to boost their immunity, disinfect the air, or treat respiratory tract infections that may be related to coronavirus. While 23% have little confidence in herbal medicine, especially in the face of Covid-19. Conclusions: The results obtained constitute a valuable source of information to prevent and inhibit the severity of the infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 by strengthening the immune system. The majority of the listed plants are rich in secondary metabolites and essential oils. They are known for their positive biological effects on respiratory functions. These plants may constitute a database for further research to conduct clinical trials to determine the most commonly used plants effectiveness.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, Sep 1, 2021
Ethnobotanical and toxicology study of medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes in the... more Ethnobotanical and toxicology study of medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes in the High Atlas Central of Morocco [Estudio etnobotánico y toxicológico de las plantas medicinales utilizadas para el tratamiento de la diabetes en el Alto Atlas Central de Marruecos]
Background: Since appearance of (SARS-CoV-2) in China, December 2019, the pandemic of this human ... more Background: Since appearance of (SARS-CoV-2) in China, December 2019, the pandemic of this human virus is accelerating its spread in Morocco as well as worldwide. The prevention of this disease by strengthening immunity through medicinal plants remains an essential choice of the Moroccan population. Methods: This work consists of a declarative survey by questionnaire divided into two parts: the first concerns the informant and the second concerns the plants used. Results: Among 267 participants from different regions of Morocco, 67.04% of respondents use medicinal plants to boost their immunity, disinfect the air, or treat respiratory tract infections that may be related to coronavirus. While 23% have little confidence in herbal medicine, especially in the face of Covid-19. Conclusions: The results obtained constitute a valuable source of information to prevent and inhibit the severity of the infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 by strengthening the immune system. The majority of the listed plants are rich in secondary metabolites and essential oils. They are known for their positive biological effects on respiratory functions. These plants may constitute a database for further research to conduct clinical trials to determine the most commonly used plants effectiveness.
This ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological study was carried out between 2015 and 2017 in the H... more This ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological study was carried out between 2015 and 2017 in the High Atlas Central of Morocco. Its main objective was to assess the potential of this region in medicinal plants used specifically in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system. In this region, 41 plants divided into 24 families and 38 genera were identified. The most represented families are: Lamiaceae (9 species), Apiaceae and Asteraceae (4 for each one). While the plants most used for the treatment of respiratory tract infections are Eucalyptus globulus Labill., Marrubium vulgare L. and Ficus carica L. the most commonly used method of preparation is decoction, while leaves are the most commonly used parts .
Resumen Context: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the scourges of the third millennium in t... more Resumen Context: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the scourges of the third millennium in the world for several years. Aims: To evaluate, identify and preserve the experiences gained over the centuries. It is about therapeutic use of medicinal plants exploited for the treatment of diabetes, and to clarify its toxicities, in order to sensitize the population of the High Atlas Central (HAC) of Morocco not only on the risk but also the benefit of the use of phytotherapy. Methods: The surveys ethnopharmacological were conducted 834 the interviewees, using semi-structured survey, by application of quantitative indices such as Consensus index (CI %), Use value (UVi), family UV (FUV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), plant part value (PPV), and informant consensus factor (ICF) to assess the exact value of medicinal plants (MP). Results: We found that 144 medicinal plants in 121 genera and 52 plant families were traditionally used to treat diabetes, of which seven species were en...
This ethnopharmacological and ethnobotanical study was carried out between 2015 and 2017 in the C... more This ethnopharmacological and ethnobotanical study was carried out between 2015 and 2017 in the Central High Atlas of Morocco. The goal is to value herbal medicine used as remedies in traditional treatment of the digestive tract. This study identified 84 species. They are divided into 75 genera and 37 Botanical families among which the most dominant are the Lamiaceae (14 species) and the Asteraceae (5 species). Decoction (41.11%) is the most used method of preparation. Oral administration with 95% remains the main route of administration of phytomedicines and drying the main method of preservation of drugs by the local population. These results reveal that medicinal plants play a very important role in the traditional treatment of gastric diseases in this study area. They constitute a database for subsequent studies to experimentally assess the biological and chemical potentials of these plants.
Background: This ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological study was conducted in the High Atlas Ce... more Background: This ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological study was conducted in the High Atlas Central of Morocco. Its aim is to promote the use of medicinal plants through the realisation of an inventory of these plants and their therapeutic uses in this region. Methods: The ethnopharmacological surveys conducted in the field from 2015 to 2017 have allowed filling 1192 questionnaires. Information was collected by an ethnobotanical and a floristic survey with using open-ended and semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Student's t test; Quantitative ethnobotanical indices such as Fidelity Level (FL), Relative Citation Frequency (RCF) Frequency (F), and Family Importance Value (FIV) were also used to compare data. The medicinal plants were collected, identified and kept at the Biodiversity and Natural Resources Laboratory, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra. Results: The study identified a total of 248 medicinal plants used by the local population. They belong ...
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, 2021
ontext: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the scourges of the third millennium in the world ... more ontext: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the scourges of the third millennium in the world for several years.
Aims: To evaluate, identify and preserve the experiences gained over the centuries. It is about therapeutic use of medicinal plants exploited for the treatment of diabetes, and to clarify its toxicities, in order to sensitize the population of the High Atlas Central (HAC) of Morocco not only on the risk but also the benefit of the use of phytotherapy.
Methods: The surveys ethnopharmacological were conducted 834 the interviewees, using semi-structured survey, by application of quantitative indices such as Consensus index (CI %), Use value (UVi), family UV (FUV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), plant part value (PPV), and informant consensus factor (ICF) to assess the exact value of medicinal plants (MP).
Results: We found that 144 medicinal plants in 121 genera and 52 plant families were traditionally used to treat diabetes, of which seven species were endemic to the study area, and 32 were being cited first ever to treating diabetes. In addition, we collected toxicological information on 99 antidiabetic plants, of which 41 species showed no toxic activity and 43 were toxic and sometimes lethal in high doses. The Ranunculaceae family showed the highest use value (FUV =0.139). Leaves were the most used plant parts (PPV =0.282) and infusion was the dominant method of preparation. The frequently used species were Olea europaea L. (UVi =0.172), Salvia officinalis L. (UVi =0.156) and Euphorbia resinifera Berg (UVi =0.150).
Conclusions: These results are a rich source of information. They contribute to the knowledge of the antidiabetic medicinal flora of our study area, and to the preservation of the local popular know-how of the word that tends to disappear. They may also represent a database that consists of purifying and identifying the characterization of active compounds of herbal extracts with antidiabetic activity.
Ethnobotany Research and Applications, Jun 17, 2021
Background: Since appearance of (SARS-CoV-2) in China, December 2019, the pandemic of this human ... more Background: Since appearance of (SARS-CoV-2) in China, December 2019, the pandemic of this human virus is accelerating its spread in Morocco as well as worldwide. The prevention of this disease by strengthening immunity through medicinal plants remains an essential choice of the Moroccan population. Methods: This work consists of a declarative survey by questionnaire divided into two parts: the first concerns the informant and the second concerns the plants used. Results: Among 267 participants from different regions of Morocco, 67.04% of respondents use medicinal plants to boost their immunity, disinfect the air, or treat respiratory tract infections that may be related to coronavirus. While 23% have little confidence in herbal medicine, especially in the face of Covid-19. Conclusions: The results obtained constitute a valuable source of information to prevent and inhibit the severity of the infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 by strengthening the immune system. The majority of the listed plants are rich in secondary metabolites and essential oils. They are known for their positive biological effects on respiratory functions. These plants may constitute a database for further research to conduct clinical trials to determine the most commonly used plants effectiveness.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, Sep 1, 2021
Ethnobotanical and toxicology study of medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes in the... more Ethnobotanical and toxicology study of medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes in the High Atlas Central of Morocco [Estudio etnobotánico y toxicológico de las plantas medicinales utilizadas para el tratamiento de la diabetes en el Alto Atlas Central de Marruecos]
Background: Since appearance of (SARS-CoV-2) in China, December 2019, the pandemic of this human ... more Background: Since appearance of (SARS-CoV-2) in China, December 2019, the pandemic of this human virus is accelerating its spread in Morocco as well as worldwide. The prevention of this disease by strengthening immunity through medicinal plants remains an essential choice of the Moroccan population. Methods: This work consists of a declarative survey by questionnaire divided into two parts: the first concerns the informant and the second concerns the plants used. Results: Among 267 participants from different regions of Morocco, 67.04% of respondents use medicinal plants to boost their immunity, disinfect the air, or treat respiratory tract infections that may be related to coronavirus. While 23% have little confidence in herbal medicine, especially in the face of Covid-19. Conclusions: The results obtained constitute a valuable source of information to prevent and inhibit the severity of the infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 by strengthening the immune system. The majority of the listed plants are rich in secondary metabolites and essential oils. They are known for their positive biological effects on respiratory functions. These plants may constitute a database for further research to conduct clinical trials to determine the most commonly used plants effectiveness.
This ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological study was carried out between 2015 and 2017 in the H... more This ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological study was carried out between 2015 and 2017 in the High Atlas Central of Morocco. Its main objective was to assess the potential of this region in medicinal plants used specifically in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system. In this region, 41 plants divided into 24 families and 38 genera were identified. The most represented families are: Lamiaceae (9 species), Apiaceae and Asteraceae (4 for each one). While the plants most used for the treatment of respiratory tract infections are Eucalyptus globulus Labill., Marrubium vulgare L. and Ficus carica L. the most commonly used method of preparation is decoction, while leaves are the most commonly used parts .
Resumen Context: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the scourges of the third millennium in t... more Resumen Context: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the scourges of the third millennium in the world for several years. Aims: To evaluate, identify and preserve the experiences gained over the centuries. It is about therapeutic use of medicinal plants exploited for the treatment of diabetes, and to clarify its toxicities, in order to sensitize the population of the High Atlas Central (HAC) of Morocco not only on the risk but also the benefit of the use of phytotherapy. Methods: The surveys ethnopharmacological were conducted 834 the interviewees, using semi-structured survey, by application of quantitative indices such as Consensus index (CI %), Use value (UVi), family UV (FUV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), plant part value (PPV), and informant consensus factor (ICF) to assess the exact value of medicinal plants (MP). Results: We found that 144 medicinal plants in 121 genera and 52 plant families were traditionally used to treat diabetes, of which seven species were en...
This ethnopharmacological and ethnobotanical study was carried out between 2015 and 2017 in the C... more This ethnopharmacological and ethnobotanical study was carried out between 2015 and 2017 in the Central High Atlas of Morocco. The goal is to value herbal medicine used as remedies in traditional treatment of the digestive tract. This study identified 84 species. They are divided into 75 genera and 37 Botanical families among which the most dominant are the Lamiaceae (14 species) and the Asteraceae (5 species). Decoction (41.11%) is the most used method of preparation. Oral administration with 95% remains the main route of administration of phytomedicines and drying the main method of preservation of drugs by the local population. These results reveal that medicinal plants play a very important role in the traditional treatment of gastric diseases in this study area. They constitute a database for subsequent studies to experimentally assess the biological and chemical potentials of these plants.
Background: This ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological study was conducted in the High Atlas Ce... more Background: This ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological study was conducted in the High Atlas Central of Morocco. Its aim is to promote the use of medicinal plants through the realisation of an inventory of these plants and their therapeutic uses in this region. Methods: The ethnopharmacological surveys conducted in the field from 2015 to 2017 have allowed filling 1192 questionnaires. Information was collected by an ethnobotanical and a floristic survey with using open-ended and semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Student's t test; Quantitative ethnobotanical indices such as Fidelity Level (FL), Relative Citation Frequency (RCF) Frequency (F), and Family Importance Value (FIV) were also used to compare data. The medicinal plants were collected, identified and kept at the Biodiversity and Natural Resources Laboratory, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra. Results: The study identified a total of 248 medicinal plants used by the local population. They belong ...
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, 2021
ontext: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the scourges of the third millennium in the world ... more ontext: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the scourges of the third millennium in the world for several years.
Aims: To evaluate, identify and preserve the experiences gained over the centuries. It is about therapeutic use of medicinal plants exploited for the treatment of diabetes, and to clarify its toxicities, in order to sensitize the population of the High Atlas Central (HAC) of Morocco not only on the risk but also the benefit of the use of phytotherapy.
Methods: The surveys ethnopharmacological were conducted 834 the interviewees, using semi-structured survey, by application of quantitative indices such as Consensus index (CI %), Use value (UVi), family UV (FUV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), plant part value (PPV), and informant consensus factor (ICF) to assess the exact value of medicinal plants (MP).
Results: We found that 144 medicinal plants in 121 genera and 52 plant families were traditionally used to treat diabetes, of which seven species were endemic to the study area, and 32 were being cited first ever to treating diabetes. In addition, we collected toxicological information on 99 antidiabetic plants, of which 41 species showed no toxic activity and 43 were toxic and sometimes lethal in high doses. The Ranunculaceae family showed the highest use value (FUV =0.139). Leaves were the most used plant parts (PPV =0.282) and infusion was the dominant method of preparation. The frequently used species were Olea europaea L. (UVi =0.172), Salvia officinalis L. (UVi =0.156) and Euphorbia resinifera Berg (UVi =0.150).
Conclusions: These results are a rich source of information. They contribute to the knowledge of the antidiabetic medicinal flora of our study area, and to the preservation of the local popular know-how of the word that tends to disappear. They may also represent a database that consists of purifying and identifying the characterization of active compounds of herbal extracts with antidiabetic activity.
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Aims: To evaluate, identify and preserve the experiences gained over the centuries. It is about therapeutic use of medicinal plants exploited for the treatment of diabetes, and to clarify its toxicities, in order to sensitize the population of the High Atlas Central (HAC) of Morocco not only on the risk but also the benefit of the use of phytotherapy.
Methods: The surveys ethnopharmacological were conducted 834 the interviewees, using semi-structured survey, by application of quantitative indices such as Consensus index (CI %), Use value (UVi), family UV (FUV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), plant part value (PPV), and informant consensus factor (ICF) to assess the exact value of medicinal plants (MP).
Results: We found that 144 medicinal plants in 121 genera and 52 plant families were traditionally used to treat diabetes, of which seven species were endemic to the study area, and 32 were being cited first ever to treating diabetes. In addition, we collected toxicological information on 99 antidiabetic plants, of which 41 species showed no toxic activity and 43 were toxic and sometimes lethal in high doses. The Ranunculaceae family showed the highest use value (FUV =0.139). Leaves were the most used plant parts (PPV =0.282) and infusion was the dominant method of preparation. The frequently used species were Olea europaea L. (UVi =0.172), Salvia officinalis L. (UVi =0.156) and Euphorbia resinifera Berg (UVi =0.150).
Conclusions: These results are a rich source of information. They contribute to the knowledge of the antidiabetic medicinal flora of our study area, and to the preservation of the local popular know-how of the word that tends to disappear. They may also represent a database that consists of purifying and identifying the characterization of active compounds of herbal extracts with antidiabetic activity.
Aims: To evaluate, identify and preserve the experiences gained over the centuries. It is about therapeutic use of medicinal plants exploited for the treatment of diabetes, and to clarify its toxicities, in order to sensitize the population of the High Atlas Central (HAC) of Morocco not only on the risk but also the benefit of the use of phytotherapy.
Methods: The surveys ethnopharmacological were conducted 834 the interviewees, using semi-structured survey, by application of quantitative indices such as Consensus index (CI %), Use value (UVi), family UV (FUV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), plant part value (PPV), and informant consensus factor (ICF) to assess the exact value of medicinal plants (MP).
Results: We found that 144 medicinal plants in 121 genera and 52 plant families were traditionally used to treat diabetes, of which seven species were endemic to the study area, and 32 were being cited first ever to treating diabetes. In addition, we collected toxicological information on 99 antidiabetic plants, of which 41 species showed no toxic activity and 43 were toxic and sometimes lethal in high doses. The Ranunculaceae family showed the highest use value (FUV =0.139). Leaves were the most used plant parts (PPV =0.282) and infusion was the dominant method of preparation. The frequently used species were Olea europaea L. (UVi =0.172), Salvia officinalis L. (UVi =0.156) and Euphorbia resinifera Berg (UVi =0.150).
Conclusions: These results are a rich source of information. They contribute to the knowledge of the antidiabetic medicinal flora of our study area, and to the preservation of the local popular know-how of the word that tends to disappear. They may also represent a database that consists of purifying and identifying the characterization of active compounds of herbal extracts with antidiabetic activity.