A quantitative ethnobotanical survey of phytocosmetics used in the tropical island of Mauritius

Mahomoodally, Mohamad Fawzi; Poorneeka, Ramjuttun

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2016.07.039

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“…32,33 Although, we have analyzed the correlation between the popularity of each species and the geographical characteristics by Pearson 's test, by SPSS 21.0 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences Inc., Chicago IL, USA,).…”

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Contemporary Use of Phytocosmetics in Three Districts from North-Eastern Algeria

Bouzabata¹

2017

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Background:In Algeria, the cosmetic market is competitive, with an annual growth of 12%. Because of the toxicity of synthetics cosmetics, the industry is currently more concentrated on herbal cosmetics. Phytocosmetic is an important aspect of traditional medicine in Algerian culture, whose information is scanty. Objective: The present study has been conducted to assess quantitatively the use of herbs in phytocosmetics application. Method: Data was collected from 300 users via face to face interviews using semi-structured questionnaire in three districts from North-eastern Algeria: Annaba, El Tarf and Skikda. Five parameters were evaluated including the demographic characteristics, the form of cosmetic preparation and, medicinal stories used in cosmetic applications. Results: The soap (67%) and a fixed oil (56%) were the preparation forms most used in phytocosmetics applications. Although, five medicinal plants were recorded: Aloe vera (L.) Burm.F., Matricaria recutita L., Lavandula angustifolia Mill., Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck and Ricinus communis L. The highest relative citation frequency (RFC) was attributed to A. vera in the three district Skikda (0.68), Annaba (0.57), and El Tarf (0.43). Eleven traditional recipes have been described. Conclusion: This study is able to record the available information the importance of phytocosmetic in traditional medicine. However, further research should be conducted in Algeria, to explore the toxicity of these products.

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Contemporary Use of Phytocosmetics in Three Districts from North-Eastern Algeria

Bouzabata¹

2017

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“…As shown in Fig. 2, most of the plants belong to the following families: Leguminosae/Fabaceae (6), Ebenaceae (4), Poaceae (4), Euphorbiaceae (4), Anacardiaceae (3), Compositae/Asteraceae (3) and Rutaceae (3). In terms of frequency, the most cited plants were Dicerocaryum zanguebarium, Ricinus communis, Helinus integrifolius, Zea mays and Annona senegalensis.…”

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“…Plant derived-extracts are more common than animal derivedextracts as a source of cosmeceuticals [2]. Despite the continuous neglect of folk cosmeceuticals in favour of the synthetic ones, natural resources are still utilised for skin health in many rural areas [1,[3][4][5]. The ease of access and belief in the efficacy of indigenous knowledge are common reasons for the continuous dependence on these natural resources.…”

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Natural resources used as folk cosmeceuticals among rural communities in Vhembe district municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa

Setshego

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Mooki³

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BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background: Skin-related diseases affect every individual irrespective of age, gender or social status. Since time immemorial, humans have explored natural resources from their environment for the maintenance of the skin. This explorative survey was conducted to document the natural resources (plant and non-plant materials) used for folk cosmeceuticals by rural communities in Vhembe district municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa. Methods: The research was conducted in six communities namely: Tshakuma, Shigalo, Tshamutilikwa, Luvhimbi (Masikhwa), Khakhanwa, and Folovhodwe in Vhembe district. Random and convenient sampling was used to access the target population. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to interview 71 participants that comprised traditional practitioners, herbalists and laypeople from the study area. Collected data were analysed using both quantitative (for e.g. frequency, use-value and relative frequency of citation) and qualitative (thematic) analytical methods. Results: A total of 52 plants from 27 families and 22 non-plant materials were used as folk cosmeceuticals in the study area. The most cited plants included Dicerocaryum zanguebarium (Pedaliaceae), Ricinus communis (Euphorbiaceae) and Helinus integrifolius (Rhamnaceae). Trees and shrubs were the most common plant-life form while leaves were the most popular plant part. Pig fats, red ochre (Luvhundi soil) and ashes were the most cited non-plant materials. These documented natural resources are frequently prepared by crushing and mostly used to heal wounds. Conclusion: Traditional knowledge concerning folk cosmeceuticals is mostly held by elders. The high number of natural resources documented is an indication that Vhembe district is rich in ethnopharmacological knowledge. Scientific investigation of the efficacies and safety of these natural resources is highly recommended as a drive aimed at innovations with benefits to the rural communities who are the custodians of this valuable knowledge.

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“…Since primeval time, numerous civilisations have been subjected to the use of herbs as cosmetic applications. Even today, the demand and the utilization of phytocosmetics have increased in the personal care system ( Mahomoodally and Ramjuttun, 2016 ). Research into the value and use of plant and mineral resources in cosmetics continued over the centuries evolving into what we consider to be cosmeceuticals.…”

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“…Research into the value and use of plant and mineral resources in cosmetics continued over the centuries evolving into what we consider to be cosmeceuticals. Interestingly, there is a great tendency of consumers to return to the use of herbs/herbal products for various applications to implement a more natural mode of life ( Mahomoodally and Ramjuttun, 2016 ).…”

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A quantitative ethnobotanical survey of phytocosmetics used in the tropical island of Mauritius

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Contemporary Use of Phytocosmetics in Three Districts from North-Eastern Algeria

Contemporary Use of Phytocosmetics in Three Districts from North-Eastern Algeria

Natural resources used as folk cosmeceuticals among rural communities in Vhembe district municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa

Editorial: Cosmeceuticals From Medicinal Plants

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