Qualitative and Quantitative Ethnobotanical Analysis of the Knowledge of Indigenous Populations on Medicinal Plants in the Meknes Region of Morocco

Plants constitute a major resource used for subsistence by people. Ethnobotany plays an important role in preserving plant diversity and understanding interpreting the knowledge that allows plants to be effectively sustainably meet people's needs. Indeed, medicinal are therapeutic is frequently mobilized populations treatment of various diseases physiotherapy. In this study, based on 394 questionnaire forms, series ethnobotanical surveys were conducted 2018. The focused main their uses traditional herbal medicine. Quantitative indices assess importance medicine relationships between natural systems surround support them. analysis results allowed inventory 84 species 44 families, most represented region being Lamiaceae, Asteraceae Apiaceae. shown local population were: Origanum compactum, Dysphania ambrosioides Lavandula angustifolia. particular, was found make use treat dermatological, metabolic, respiratory, rheumatological, urological, cardiovascular, nervous system, nephrological ENT diseases. Moreover, foliage part majority remedies prepared as infusion decoction. This study reveals prefecture Meknes has thorough them traditionally variety