L?arganier, Argania spinosa L. (skeels), usage th�rapeutique, cosm�tique et alimentaire*

Abstract

A. MoukalDiététicien, conseiller en phyto-aromathérapie et en pharmacopée marocaine, 40, rue des Amandiers, Résumé : Nous avons entrepris cette étude sur les multiples usages de l'arganier Argania spinosa L. (skeels), en particulier l'usage thérapeutique et cosmétique de ses différentes parties. Pour ce, nous avons mis au point un questionnaire détaillé pour le recueil des informations concernant l'utilisation des racines, de l'écorce, des feuilles, des fleurs, des pulpes des amandons, de l'huile et du tourteau dans la cosmétique et la thérapie traditionnelle marocaine. L'étude est menée dans les régions rurales du Sud-Ouest marocain, ciblant les tradipraticiens, des herboristes, des femmes ressources et des paysans. La population de l'étude est constituée de personnes âgées de plus de 40 ans ayant gardé des contacts directs ou indirects avec l'arganier. Mots-clés :Argania spinosa, arganier, huile d'argan, SudOuest marocain, phytothérapie. Abstract:We took up this study on the multiple uses of the argan tree Argania spinosa L (skeels), in particular the therapeutic and cosmetic use of its various parts. For this purpose, we developed a set of detailed questions so as to collect information concerning the use of roots, bark, flowers, pulp of green almonds, oil and oil cake in cosmetic and Moroccan traditional therapy. The study is undertaken in the rural areas of South-West Morocco, targeting the tradipraticians, the herbalists, resource women and farmers. The population of the study is made up of people of more than 40 years old and who have kept direct or indirect contact with the argan.

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Bioactive compounds and nutritional significance of virgin argan oil - an edible oil with potential as a functional food

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Phytochemical characteristics, antioxidant, and health properties of roasted and unroasted Algerian argan (Argania spinosa) oil

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