Ethnopharmocological study of medicinal plants used for treatment of skin diseases by herbalists in Northwestern region of Algeria
This study highlights the remarkable ethnopharmacological knowledge preserved among herbalists in Northwestern Algeria, including women's traditional roles in medicinal practices. The documentation of these findings not only assists preserve valuable cultural heritage but also provides a foundation for future pharmacological research and the sustainable use of the rich medicinal flora of Algeria.
Authors
- Yasmina Benabdesslem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3317-2549)
- Kadda Hachem
- Razika Hantour
- Samia Ghomari
- Mustapha Diaf
Institutions
- Université de Mostaganem (DZ)
- Université Djilali de Sidi Bel Abbès (DZ)
- Université de Saida Dr.Moulay Tahar (DZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343714
- Primary Topic
- Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00