2017
DOI: 10.5897/jpp2016.0437
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Ethnopharmacological survey of plants used for the treatment of diabetes in the town of Sidi Slimane (Morocco)

Abstract: The study aimed to screen the antidiabetic plants used by 700 diabetic patients in the town of Sidi Slimane (northwestern Morocco). The results identified 59 species belonging to 28 botanical families, four of which are predominant (Lamiaceae: 9 species; Apiaceae: 7 species; Asteraceae: 5 species; Fabaceae: 4 species). The most used species are: Trigonella foenum-graecum, Oreganum vulgare, Salvia officinalis, Marrubium vulgare and Olea europaea. Similarly, majority of the anti-diabetic recipes are prepared as … Show more

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“…The high proportion of participants was dominated by women, with 58% followed by men with 42%. The high possession of the traditional phytotherapy knowledge, detained by women, could be explained by the nature of women's behaviors within their families; in fact, the women were frequently sitting at home and are responsible for the care of their children and to maintain the health of their families in the most effective and economic ways [13]. So, we can say that women were more connected to traditional practices than men.…”
Section: Global Datamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The high proportion of participants was dominated by women, with 58% followed by men with 42%. The high possession of the traditional phytotherapy knowledge, detained by women, could be explained by the nature of women's behaviors within their families; in fact, the women were frequently sitting at home and are responsible for the care of their children and to maintain the health of their families in the most effective and economic ways [13]. So, we can say that women were more connected to traditional practices than men.…”
Section: Global Datamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…88 Concerning Sorensen's similarity index (QS), the values range between 10.31% and 53.95%. The highest values were found in studies conducted in Tarfaya province (QS = 53.95%), 77 the Fez-Meknes region (QS=52.24%), 85 and the Fez-Boulemane region (QS=52.17%). 90 The lowest QS values were found in Rabat (QS = 30.58%) 36 and the Rif region (QS=31.58%).…”
Section: Level Of Similarity Between the Current Survey And Others Un...mentioning
confidence: 86%
“…These results seem consistent with those of other studies conducted in other areas of Morocco and elsewhere. Importantly, Trigonella foenum-graecum was reported as the most frequently used species to treat diabetes in different regions of Morocco, whether in the north, 85 the east, 38 or the west (36,86). Of note, Trigonella foenum-graecum is also the most recommended plant for the treatment of diabetes in west Algeria 87 and the Fars area of Iran.…”
Section: Medicinal Plants and Floristic Analysismentioning
confidence: 99%
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