Affiliation:
1. Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, Errachidia, 52000, Morocco
Abstract
Background:
Phytotherapy is used in developing countries to treat several gynecoobstetric
disorders.
Objective:
This study aimed to collect information on herbal remedies traditionally used for the
treatment of gyneco-obstetric disorders in the southeast region of Morocco (Tafilalet).
Methods:
Field work was undertaken as an ethnopharmacological survey involving 980 women, 60
herbalists and 20 midwives in 6 different areas of the Tafilalet region. Data was compiled using a
semi-structured questionnaire via face-to-face interviews. Three quantitative ethnopharmacological
indices (the use value (UV), informant consensus factor (ICF) and fidelity levels (Fl)) were
calculated.
Results:
A total of 115 species of plants, belonging to 47 families were identified in this study. The
most important species according to their use value were Rosmarinus officinalis (0.40), Lavandula
angustifolia (0.35), Origanum vulgare (0.22), Cinnamomum cassia (0.18) and Phoenix dactylifera
(0.15). Among the obstetric disorders, the highest ICF values were recorded for menstruation (0.95),
female infertility (0.9), and maintenance of pregnancy as well as well-being of fetus (0.87). The
analysis showed that the highest Fl value for menstruation was found for Origanum vulgare. (94.07
%) followed by Rosmarinus officinalis (87.29%). For female fertility, the highest Fl value was
found in Phoenix dactylifera (77.50%) followed by Lepidium sativum (77.17%).
Conclusion:
This explorative survey emphasizes the need to preserve and document the traditional
healing practices for managing gyneco-obstetric disorders and the valorization of this potential
could be important for the improvement of women reproductive health.
Funder
Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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