PLACE OF LABIATES IN FOLK MEDICINE OF THE AREA OF M'SILA (ALGERIA)

The aim of this study was the inventory and the identification of labiates among the medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by the community of M'sila, North center-East of Algeria. Ethnobotanical data from local population were collected by direct interviews and a semi-structured questi...

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Published in:Global journal of research on medicinal plants and indigenous medicine 2012-08, Vol.1 (8), p.315
Main Authors: Hendel, Noui, Larous, Larbi, Sari, Madani, Boudjelal, Amel, Sarri, Djamel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetes
Flowers & plants
Herbal medicine
Medicine
Population
Studies
Womens health
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Summary:The aim of this study was the inventory and the identification of labiates among the medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by the community of M'sila, North center-East of Algeria. Ethnobotanical data from local population were collected by direct interviews and a semi-structured questionnaire carried out by interviewees belonging to the population. Various data on informants were noted. From 82 plant species belonging to 33 families listed, Lamiaceae species represent 22% of the total plants listed and 48.6% of the frequency of use. Their botanical and vernacular names, medicinal part used and uses are given. Among diseases and ailments treated by labiates are stomach troubles and colic, diabetes, rheumatism, hypertension, eczema, anemia and cancer. Medicinal plants are frequently employed for treatment of ailments and illness in the community of M'sila in spite of the availability of the prescribed drugs. The documentation of this ethno-medicinal knowledge is important. The evaluation of the pharmacological activity for promising medicinal plants is suggested. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2277-4289