Ethnobotanical study of plants sold in the markets of the city of DALOA to treat dysmenorrhea
1 Department of Agroforestry, Plant Biology and Ecology Faculty, University of Jean Lorougnon Guédé, PO. Box 150 Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire
2 UFR Sciences de la Nature, Botany and plant Diversity Valorization Laboratory, NANGUI ABROGOUA University, PO. Box 801 Abidjan 02, Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 1178–1185
Publication history:
Received on 20 July 2024; revised on 01 October 2024; accepted on 03 October 2024
Abstract:
The study of plants traditionally used to treat dysmenorrhoea in the city of Daloa was carried out in three markets in the town. To obtain the information, ethnobotanical surveys based on free lists were carried out with medicinal plant traders. These investigations resulted in the identification of 11 plants. Three of these plants are well known and widely used. These are Terminalia superba (FC = 77.78%; VU = 1.63), Parkia biglobosa and Xylopia aethiopia (FC = 66.67%; VU = 1.57). This study reveals that plants mentioned are mostly sought after for their bark and fruit. Our investigations revealed that the various plant parts are used to prepare several medicinal recipes. The most frequently mentioned preparation method is decoction. Most recipes are used as drinks.
Keywords:
Dysmenorrhea; Ethnobotany; Daloa; Côte d'Ivoire
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