Ethnobotany Study of Five Medicinal Plants Used in the Beni Ammart (North of Morocco)

In Morocco, the use of medicinal plants is a common practice among local populations for treating various ailments. This study aimed to document and inventory medicinal plants traditionally used in the Caidat of Beni Ammart, locate in the Al Hoceima region.Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted between September to December 2023 through structured questionnaires administered to knowledgeable local healers. The study focused on five medicinal plants: Daphne gnidium L., Origanum elongatum, Cistus salvifolius, Cistus laurifolius and Thymus willdenowii. Boiss . The results revealed that these plants belong to three botanical families, among which Lamiaceae was the most represented from an ethnobotanical perspective. The most commonly used plant parts were leaves, fruits, and seeds. The primary methods of preparation included decoction, maceration, and infusion. These medicinal plants are traditionally employed to treat a variety health conditions, primarily respiratory, digestive, and dermatological diseases.