Table 2.
List of wild medicinal plants and their traditional uses
| References / Species (Voucher specimen no) | Local name (Part used) | Method of use | Recommended uses (FL%) | UV | References representing similar uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asteraceae (0.36) | |||||
| Anvillea garcinii subsp. radiata (Coss. & Durieu) Anderb. (LABSAP-6) | Nogd (Ap) | Mac, Pdr | Eye irritations, gastric pain, diabetes, allergy | 0.29 | (Hammiche and Maiza 2006; Kefifa et al. 2018; Hamza et al. 2019; Miara et al. 2019b) |
| Artemisia arborescens (Vaill.) L. (LABSAP-7) | Chehiba (Ap, R) | Inf٫ Dec | Toothache, gingivitis, depurative, gas | 0.29 | (Tuttolomondo et al. 2014) |
| Artemisia campestris L. (LABSAP-8) | Allel (Ap) | Inf, Dec, Pdr | Menstrual cycle problems, hypertension, brucellosis, diabetes | 0.69 | (Hammiche and Maiza 2006; Boudjelal et al. 2013) |
| Artemisia herba-alba Asso. (LABSAP-9) | Chih (Ap) | Inf, Dec٫ Mac | Gastric disorders, liver problems, wormer, muscle spasm, hypertension, COVID-19 | 0.76 | (Eddouks et al. 2002; Boudjelal et al. 2013; Ouelbani et al. 2016; Kharchoufa et al. 2018) |
| Artemisia atlantica Coss. (LABSAP-10) | Chouihiya (Ap, R) | Inf | Intestinal worms, diarrhea, diabetes, anorexia | 0.15 | (Fakchich and Elachouri 2021) |
| Atractylis caespitosa Desf. (LABSAP-11) | Kanouda (Ap,R) | Inf, Dec٫ Mac | Hepatitis, gas, constipation, obesity, rheumatism, tranquilizer | 0.61 | No data |
| Brocchia cinerea (Delile) Vis. (LABSAP-70) | Gartoufa (Ap) | Dec, Mac, Pdr | Asthma, allergy, inflammation, hypertension, eczema | 0.73 | (Abouri et al. 2012; Kefifa et al. 2018) |
| Echinops bovei Boiss. (LABSAP-12) | Tassekra (R) | Inf, Dec | Digestive disorders, incomplete abortion | 0.13 | (Hammiche and Maiza 2006; Miara et al. 2013) |
| Otoglyphis pubescens (Desf.) Pomel. (LABSAP-13) | Ouazouaza (Ap) | Mac, Pdr | Menstrual cycle problems, cough, otitis, tonsillitis | 0.23 | (Hammiche and Maiza 2006) |
| Rhanterium adpressum Coss. & Durieu.(LABSAP-14) | Arfej (L) | Inf٫ Dec | Antidiuretic, bladder disorders, cyst | 0.14 | No data |
| Santolina rosmarinifolia L. (LABSAP-15) | Jaàda (Ap) | Mac, Pdr | Gastric pain (56.25 %), ulcer, wound | 0.25 | (Boudjelal et al. 2013; Miara et al. 2019a) |
| Warionia saharae Benth. & Coss. (LABSAP-16) | Kebbar miise (L, R) | Inf٫ Dec, Pdr | Brucellosis, cardiac problems, rheumatism | 0.15 | (Abouri et al. 2012; Kharchoufa et al. 2018) |
| Cupressaceae (0.45) | |||||
| Juniperus oxycedrus L. subsp. oxycedrus.(LABSAP-34) | Taga (Ap) | Inf, Dec, Mac | Ulcer, kidney problems, bladder disorders, respiratory complications, asthma | 0.15 | (Ouelbani et al. 2016; Miara et al. 2019a) |
| Juniperus phoenicea L. subsp. phoenicea. (LABSAP-35) | Araàr (L) | Inf٫ Dec, Pdr | Ulcer, diarrhea, gas, eczema, wound, burns, inflammation, food poisonings | 0.75 | (Boudjelal et al. 2013; Benarba 2016; Bouasla and Bouasla 2017; Miara et al. 2018, 2019a) |
| Ephedraceae (0.56) | |||||
| Ephedra alata subsp. alenda (Stapf) Trab.(LABSAP-37) | Alenda (Ap) | Dec | Cancer (100 %), goiter | 0.56 | (Miara et al. 2019c) |
| Lamiaceae (0.35) | |||||
| Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb. (LABSAP-44) | Chendgoura (Ap) | Inf, Dec | Hypertension, diabetes, goiter, intestinal worms | 0.33 | (Boudjelal et al. 2013; Miara et al. 2013, 2019a; Benarba et al. 2015; Benarba 2016) |
| Ballota hirsuta Benth. (LABSAP-45) | Meroukt (Ap) | Cat | Migraine (57.14 %), headache, rheumatism | 0.13 | No data |
| Maropsis deserti (de Noé) Pomel. (LABSAP-46) | Garne el kabche (Ap) | Inf, Dec, Pdr | kidney problems, bladder disorders, diuretic, snakebite and scorpion stings, menstrual cycle problems | 0.15 | (Ould el-Hadj et al. 2003; Abouri et al. 2012) |
| Marrubium vulgare L. (LABSAP-47) | Merioua (Ap, R) | Inf, Dec, Cat | Rheumatism (53.33 %), low back pain, infertility, menstrual cycle problems, cough, toothache | 0.33 | (Miara et al. 2013; Benarba 2016; Ouelbani et al. 2016; Hamza et al. 2019) |
| Mentha suaveolens Ehrh. (LABSAP-48) | Timersît (Ap) | Inf, Dec, Pdr | Gas, diarrhea, allergy, bronchitis, fever | 0.17 | (Lahsissene and Kahouadji 2010; Jamila and Mostafa 2014) |
| Mentha pulegium L. (LABSAP-49) | Flîyo (Ap) | Inf, Dec | Gastric pain, diabetes, cough, hypertension | 0.15 | (Bouasla and Bouasla 2017; Eddouks et al. 2017; Kharchoufa et al. 2018) |
| Nepeta nepetella subsp. amethystina (Poir.) Briq. (LABSAP-50) | Napta (Ap) | Inf٫ Dec | Gas (52.94 %), digestive disorders, diuretic, diaphoretic, muscle spasm | 0.33 | No data |
| Rosmarinus officinalis L. (LABSAP-51) | Azir eljabel (Ap) | Inf, Dec, Pdr | Cough, influenza, cold, rheumatism, muscle spasm, cholelithiasis, cholagogue, fever | 0.80 | (Benarba 2016; Bouasla and Bouasla 2017; Eddouks et al. 2017; Kharchoufa et al. 2018) |
| Saccocalyx satureioides Coss. & Durieu. (LABSAP-52) | Azir ermal (Ap) | Inf٫ Dec٫ Pdr | Hypertension, cardiac problems, diabetes, gastritis, hyperglycemia | 0.57 | (Benarba et al. 2015; Hamza et al. 2019) |
| Teucrium polium L. (LABSAP-53) | Jaàda (Ap) | Dec, Mac, Pdr | Digestive disorders (60 %), hypertension, diabetes | 0.17 | (Benarba 2016; Bouasla and Bouasla 2017; Kharchoufa et al. 2018; Miara et al. 2019a) |
| Thymus algeriensis Boiss. & Reut. (LABSAP-54) | Zaàtar (Ap) | Inf, Dec, Pdr | Cold, hypercholesterolemia, inflammation, menstrual cycle problems, COVID-19 | 0.68 | No data |
| Thymus munbyanus subsp. ciliatus (Desf.) Greuter & Burdet. (LABSAP-55) | Djertil (Ap, R) | Inf, Dec | Cough, cold, influenza, inflammation, diabetes | 0.46 | (Boudjelal et al. 2013; Miara et al. 2013, 2018) |
Inf infusion, Dec decoction, cat cataplasm, Mac maceration, Pwd powder, Ap aerial part, L leaves, R root