Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal wild plants in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medicinal plants and associated traditional knowledge play a vital role in supporting the livelihoods and resilience of indigenous communities. This ethnobotanical survey aims to identify medicinal plants used by the local communities of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve of Lebanon (SBR) and document the associated traditional knowledge.

Methodology

Focus groups and personal interviews with 133 informants of community members of 22 villages of SBR were performed during 2019-2022. Informants were selected using purposive sampling techniques based on their knowledge of medicinal plants and experience in traditional herbal medicine. Interviews were conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire through field visits.

Results

Informants were equally represented by fe

SUBMITTER: Hani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9791969 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature