Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of kidney stones in Region of Fez-Meknes, Morocco

A comprehensive ethnobotanical survey in the Fez-Meknes region of Morocco identified 54 medicinal plant species, predominantly from the Apiaceae family, used traditionally for treating kidney stones. The study, conducted between 2015 and 2017, involved 380 participants, including herbal healers, and documented preparation methods like decoctions from aerial parts. Notable plants included Herniaria hirsuta, Zea mays, and Opuntia ficus-indica. The findings highlight the potential of these plants for pharmacological applications, offering insights into natural remedies with active molecules that could advance kidney stone treatment research.

Ammor, K., Mahjoubi, F., Bousta, D., & Chaqroune, A. (2020). Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of kidney stones in Region of Fez-Meknes, Morocco. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 19. https://doi.org/10.32859/era.19.50.1-12