Medicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Some Diseases and Ailments in Şanlıurfa (Türkiye)

Authors : Hasan Akan, Ayşe Nur Alkış, Mehmet Sebih Polat

Pages : 1-8

Doi:10.47947/ijnls.1436102

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Publication Date : 2024-06-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Medicinal plants; It is usually sold in markets or herb-sellers. Within the scope of this study, interviews were held with 10 herb-sellers and spice sellers who sell medicinal plants in Şanlıurfa, and it was determined that 65 different plants were used for phytotherapy purposes. It has been determined that the plants sold in herbalists are generally used for weight loss, gynecological diseases, colds, digestive system, urinary tract, respiratory, diabetes, cardiovascular and cholesterol diseases and as a sedative. It has been determined that medicinal plants sold in herbalists are mostly sold singly and sometimes in mixtures. Photographs of the plants and compounds in the herb-sellers and spice shops where the research was conducted were taken, and the scientific and local names of the plants and compounds were also included.
Keywords : Şanlıurfa, Phytotherapy, Medicinal plants, Herb sellers