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Ethnobotanical survey on plants of veterinary importance around Al-Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

2013; Academic Journals; Volume: 7; Issue: 21 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5897/ajpp2012.2177

1996-0816

Hassan Sher,

Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity

Ethnobotanical survey was conducted on ethno-veterinary medicinal plants used by people living in Al-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.The aim of the study was to prepare an inventory of medicinal plants used for the curing of different livestock ailments. Ethno-veterinary knowledge of local people was collected through questionnaire and interviews during field trips. Fifty-two plant species were identified as being used for treatment of 10 common livestock ailments. The methods and application of uses of these plants varies based on the nature of animal disease, and their veterinary significance was briefly reviewed. The study concluded that the medicinal plant knowledge of the people is strongly influenced by Arab system of traditional medicine. Secondly, distinct local use of plants also existed which indicated that plant knowledge specific to the local Bedouins is still alive and practiced. Most of the plants mentioned in the current paper are traditionally used for the treatment of different animals' diseases and it is essential to be mindful of their toxic potential and possible side effects. Key words: Medicinal plants, livestock, diseases, traditional medicine, ethno-veterinary.