Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Delayed Childbearing in Northern Sahara (Ouled Djellal and Touggourt)

Abstract

This working to identify a botanical study in the northern desert of Algeria, characterized by its diverse medicinal plants. A series of survey swore conducted in the study area of the states of Ouled Djellal and Touggourt among the local population, with 258 questionnaires on medicinal plants that aid in treating in fertility in both sexes. The study extended from September to December 2024. The results obtained from the population allowed for the identification of 30 species belonging to 21 plant families. We found that catnip was the most used by patients at a rate of 20 percent, followed by lavender at 19 percent, and marigold at 11 percent. These were the most commonly used in our study. The most utilized parts were the upper part of the plant, followed by the whole plant and the seeds. The plants were prepared in various ways, but the most common methods in our study were suppositories and hot infusions. Most of the plants used were wild and combined with others. The largest percentage of treatment information was obtained from grandparents, and most of the treatment results with plants were satisfactory, with a success rate of 40 percent.