Plants and traditional medicine in the Arab world

By Mohamed Kamel Boukef

WHO considers traditional medicine to be a crucial, important and often underestimated element of healthcare. It contributes to the goal of universal access to healthcare.Medicinal plants form the backbone of traditional systems.This book reports on the traditional use of plants in 23 Arab countries, based on information gathered during field surveys carried out by the authors. Indications are compared with those of plants used in traditional medicine in Tunisia. They are also compared with those found in ancient texts. The grouping of indications in neighboring countries highlights convergences, providing valuable information on the choice of plant species to study, for the search for new medicines.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 620075103X
• ISBN13: 9786200751034
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"