Ethno botanical study of some rare medicinal species in Tunisia: Case of Laurus nobilis L

Nouri Jdaidi * Houcine Selmi, Foued Aloui and Abes Chaabane

University of Jendouba, Sylvo-Pastoral Institute of Tabarka, 8110, Tabarka, Tunisia.
 
Research Article
Comprehensive Research and Reviews in Science and Technology, 2022, 01(01), 030-036.
Article DOI: 10.57219/crrst.2022.1.1.0024
Publication history: 
Received on 28 July 2022; revised on 05 September 2022; accepted on 08 September 2022
 
Abstract: 
This work is focused on the ethnobotanical study of a species known for its medicinal, ecological, economic and ornamental importance in Tunisia. The methodology consisted in carrying out a direct questionnaire on 300 people located in Tabarka and Ain Draham, which made it possible to collect a valuable amount of information concerning the use of Laurus nobilis L. The results of this study showed that the leaves are the most used organ (71%) and most remedies are prepared as a decoction (58%). The use of laurel sauce in the therapeutic field promotes digestion and treats various diseases such as urinary and dental infections, bronchitis and rheumatism. It appears that more than 68% of users have shown the effectiveness of this species.
The present study constitutes a database for further research in the pharmaco-biological and phytochemical fields in Tunisia.
 
Keywords: 
Laurus nobilis L.; Ethnobotanical study; Medicinal plants; Tunisia
 
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