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.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-27
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343714
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Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research
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Ethnopharmocological study of medicinal plants used for treatment of skin diseases by herbalists in Northwestern region of Algeria

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Ethnopharmocological study of medicinal plants used for treatment of skin diseases by herbalists in Northwestern region of Algeria

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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.

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