Biodiversity and Utilization Patterns of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Africa

Year 2024, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 39 - 46

Mohamed Said , Mohamed Mursal Ibrahim , Erman Beyzi , Ali İrfan İlbaş

https://doi.org/10.55257/ethabd.1450876

Abstract

Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) constitute a diverse array of botanical taxa cultivated or harvested primarily for their therapeutic properties and, or aromatic compounds. This study describes the biodiversity and usage patterns of medicinal and aromatic plants in Africa, offering a comprehensive exploration of the continent's rich natural resources. Through a meticulous examination of the diverse flora, the research sheds light on the historical, cultural, and ecological significance of these plants in traditional medicine and local practices. The objectives of the study include the evaluation of the diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants present in Africa, as well as the examination of their utilization, encompassing both traditional methodologies and modern applications. The findings of this study contribute to the ongoing discourse on sustainable biodiversity management and underscore the significance of these plants in both traditional and modern contexts.

Keywords

Medicinal and aromatic plants, biodiversity, traditional medicine, Africa

Afrika'da Tıbbi ve Aromatik Bitkilerin Biyoçeşitliliği ve Kullanım Şekilleri

Abstract

Tıbbi ve aromatik bitkiler, tedavi edici özellikleri ve hoş kokulu bileşenleri için yetiştirilen veya toplanan çeşitli bitki türlerini içerir. Bu çalışma, Afrika'daki tıbbi ve aromatik bitkilerin çeşitliliğini ve kullanım şekillerini inceleyerek, kıtanın zengin doğal kaynaklarını kapsamlı bir şekilde keşfetmektedir. Farklı bitki türlerinin dikkatli bir şekilde incelenmesiyle, araştırma bu bitkilerin geleneksel tıp ve yerel uygulamalardaki tarihsel, kültürel ve ekolojik önemini ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışmanın hedefleri, Afrika'da bulunan tıbbi ve aromatik bitkilerin çeşitliliğini değerlendirmek ve bunların kullanımını geleneksel ve modern yöntemleri içeren bir şekilde incelemektir. Bu çalışmanın bulguları, sürdürülebilir biyolojik çeşitlilik yönetimi konusundaki tartışmalara katkıda bulunmakta ve bu bitkilerin hem geleneksel hem de modern bağlamlardaki önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

Tıbbi ve aromatik bitkiler, biyolojik çeşitlilik, geleneksel tıp, Afrika

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