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应用天然产物 ›› 2019, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (1): 35-48.DOI: 10.1007/s13659-018-0194-6

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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Used in Traditional Treatment of the Oral Pathology: The Ethnobotanical Survey in the Economic Capital Casablanca, Morocco (North Africa)

Sophia Zougagh1, Ayoub Belghiti1, Tarik Rochd2, Ilham Zerdani1, Jamal Mouslim1   

  1. 1 Laboratory of Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sik, University Hassan Ⅱ Casablanca, Sidi Othman, BP 7955, Casablanca, Morocco;
    2 Laboratory of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University Hassan Ⅱ Casablanca, Mers Sultan, BP 9157, Casablanca, Morocco
  • 收稿日期:2018-08-31 出版日期:2019-02-24 发布日期:2019-01-28
  • 通讯作者: Sophia Zougagh

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Used in Traditional Treatment of the Oral Pathology: The Ethnobotanical Survey in the Economic Capital Casablanca, Morocco (North Africa)

Sophia Zougagh1, Ayoub Belghiti1, Tarik Rochd2, Ilham Zerdani1, Jamal Mouslim1   

  1. 1 Laboratory of Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sik, University Hassan Ⅱ Casablanca, Sidi Othman, BP 7955, Casablanca, Morocco;
    2 Laboratory of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University Hassan Ⅱ Casablanca, Mers Sultan, BP 9157, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Received:2018-08-31 Online:2019-02-24 Published:2019-01-28
  • Contact: Sophia Zougagh

摘要: In order to identify the medicinal and aromatic plants most requested for the treatment of the most common oral pathology, an ethnobotanical survey was carried out in the economic capital Casablanca, Morocco. The data basis was obtained draw selected traditional herbalists based on the semi-structured questionnaire. Quantitative indices such as use value (UV), family UV (FUV), fidelity level and informant consensus factor (ICF) were intended to evaluate the importance of plant species. A total of 46 plants species belonging to 22 families that were used. Juglandaceae family showed the highest significance (FUV=0.75). We identified 40 species used for gum disease (gingivitis, periodontal abscess), 15 for dental pain (toothache, tooth sensitivity), 14 for halitosis, 12 for oral ulcers (aphtous, mouth ulcers and herpes), 3 for dental stain (teeth cleaning, sparkling and bleaching) and only 2 for tooth decay. The used plants are mainly prepared as decoction (80.4%). Syzygium aromaticum (UV=0.94) was the specie most commonly prescribed by local herbalists. The higher ICF (0.75) was registered for the use gum disease.

关键词: Ethnobotanical survey, Medicinal and aromatic plants, Oral pathology, Traditional herbalists

Abstract: In order to identify the medicinal and aromatic plants most requested for the treatment of the most common oral pathology, an ethnobotanical survey was carried out in the economic capital Casablanca, Morocco. The data basis was obtained draw selected traditional herbalists based on the semi-structured questionnaire. Quantitative indices such as use value (UV), family UV (FUV), fidelity level and informant consensus factor (ICF) were intended to evaluate the importance of plant species. A total of 46 plants species belonging to 22 families that were used. Juglandaceae family showed the highest significance (FUV=0.75). We identified 40 species used for gum disease (gingivitis, periodontal abscess), 15 for dental pain (toothache, tooth sensitivity), 14 for halitosis, 12 for oral ulcers (aphtous, mouth ulcers and herpes), 3 for dental stain (teeth cleaning, sparkling and bleaching) and only 2 for tooth decay. The used plants are mainly prepared as decoction (80.4%). Syzygium aromaticum (UV=0.94) was the specie most commonly prescribed by local herbalists. The higher ICF (0.75) was registered for the use gum disease.

Key words: Ethnobotanical survey, Medicinal and aromatic plants, Oral pathology, Traditional herbalists