Traditional knowledge and use of wild edible plants in Sidi Bennour region (Central Morocco)

Aboukhalaf, Abdelghani; Tbatou, M.; Kalili, Adil; Naciri, Kaoutar; Moujabbir, Sara; Sahel, Khadija; Rocha, João Miguel; Belahsen, Rekia

doi:10.32859/era.23.11.1-18

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“…In this sense, studies carried out in Morocco have reported that C. humilis is called “Dûm” in the region of Taounat [ 77 ]. In the region of Sidi Bennour, the whole plant is also called “Eddoum” and the fruit “Lghaz” [ 78 ]. In the Middle Atlas of Morocco, the palm heart has a different name; it is called “Jmakh” [ 79 ].…”

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Ethnopharmacological Survey, Mineral and Chemical Content, In Vitro Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities of Aqueous and Organic Extracts of Chamaerops humilis L. var. argentea Andre Leaves

Lachkar

Lamchouri

Toufik

2022

BioMed Research International

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Introduction. The present study is carried out for the first time on Chamaerops humilis L. var. argentea Andre from the region of Taza using an ethnopharmacological survey, an experimental study of the mineralogical and chemical compositions, and evaluations of the antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Methods. After conducting the ethnopharmacological survey, a mineralogical and phytochemical study involving the preparation of aqueous and organic extracts was done. Essential oils were also extracted by hydrodistillation. Subsequently, qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses were performed. In vitro evaluation of antioxidant activities was performed by five tests (H2O2, DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, and RP) and antibacterial activities by the disc method and determination of MIC and MBC. A principal component analysis (PCA) was performed to visualize the different correlations. Results. The different parts of the plant are used for the treatment of digestive disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. In addition, the leaves are rich in mineral compounds, catechic tannins, flavonoids, and sterols. However, they have some traces of essential oils. The quantitative analysis revealed that the ethanolic macerated had a higher content of total polyphenols ( 100.27 ± 1.95 mg EAG/g E) and catechic tannins ( 52.11 ± 1.02 mg EC/g E). This extract had a strong antioxidant capacity (H2O2 ( 37.34 ± 0.55 % ), DPPH ( I C 50 = 31.18 ± 0.66 μ g / ml ), ABTS ( 108.28 ± 1.29 mg E AA/g E), FRAP ( 148.85 ± 0.43 mg E T/g E), and RP ( 10.86 ± 0.01 mg E AA/g E). The same extract had a bactericidal effect against Staphylococcus aureus. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that antioxidant activity was highly correlated with the chemical composition of C. humilis leaves; a high correlation was recorded between the total polyphenol content and ABTS ( r = 0.9779 ), FRAP ( r = 0.9644 ), DPPH ( r = 0.9418 ), and PR ( r = 0.9271 ) tests. In addition, cathectic tannins were highly correlated with the tests of DPPH ( r = 0.9753 ) and ABTS ( r = 0.8843 ). Flavonoids were similarly correlated with DPPH ( r = 0.8897 ) and ABTS ( r = 0.7599 ) tests. Conclusion. These results could justify the traditional use of the leaves of Chamaerops humilis in the region of Taza for the treatment of some diseases.

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Ethnopharmacological Survey, Mineral and Chemical Content, In Vitro Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities of Aqueous and Organic Extracts of Chamaerops humilis L. var. argentea Andre Leaves

Lachkar

Lamchouri

Toufik

2022

BioMed Research International

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“…Interest in spices and aromatic and other plants, which are natural sources of antioxidants, has increased in recent years (Aboukhalaf et al, 2020(Aboukhalaf et al, , 2022Neves et al, 2021;Mechqoq et al, 2022;Melo et al, 2022;Munekata et al, 2022;Özogul et al, 2022). Natural plant extracts are used in the food industry as alternative preservatives.…”

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Recent development in the preservation effect of lactic acid bacteria and essential oils on chicken and seafood products

Sharma

Fidan²,

Özoğul³

et al. 2022

Front. Microbiol.

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Chicken and seafood are highly perishable owing to the higher moisture and unsaturated fatty acids content which make them more prone to oxidation and microbial growth. In order to preserve the nutritional quality and extend the shelf-life of such products, consumers now prefer chemical-free alternatives, such as lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and essential oils (EOs), which exert a bio-preservative effect as antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds. This review will provide in-depth information about the properties and main mechanisms of oxidation and microbial spoilage in chicken and seafood. Furthermore, the basic chemistry and mode of action of LAB and EOs will be discussed to shed light on their successful application in chicken and seafood products. Metabolites of LAB and EOs, either alone or in combination, inhibit or retard lipid oxidation and microbial growth by virtue of their principal constituents and bioactive compounds including phenolic compounds and organic acids (lactic acid, propionic acid, and acetic acid) and others. Therefore, the application of LAB and EOs is widely recognized to extend the shelf-life of chicken and seafood products naturally without altering their functional and physicochemical properties. However, the incorporation of any of these agents requires the optimization steps necessary to avoid undesirable sensory changes. In addition, toxicity risks associated with EOs also demand the regularization of an optimum dose for their inclusion in the products.

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“…Bekoule, a Moroccan dish containing wild food plants of species such as Lavatera trimestris , Malva spp., Rumex spp., Scolymus spp., Beta spp. (Nassif and Tanji 2013;Powell et al 2014;Bogaard et al 2018;Aboukhalaf et al 2022).…”

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Plant diversity in traditional agroecosystems of North Morocco

Chakkour¹,

Bergmeier²,

Meyer³

et al. 2023

VCS

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Questions: While globalisation favours intensive yield-maximizing agriculture with cropping practices that entail agrobiodiversity loss, extensive production systems still exist in areas of marginal lands such as in mountainous regions or islands. It is overdue to study such systems, their sustainability and ecology as potential models for decentralized environmentally balanced land-use. For that purpose, we investigated the composition of the wild arable (segetal) flora in traditional thermo- to mesomediterranean cereal-growing agroecosystems of northwestern Morocco. Study area: The Tingitane (Tangier) Peninsula in the Northwest of Morocco. Methods: A sample of 94 relevés was collected in six areas in the foreland of the Rif Mountains. Results: We found 209 species in 150 genera and 41 families, a mean of 22 species per relevé and a Shannon index of 3.04±0.06. A TWINSPAN classification revealed a high level of similarity between the areas, with the plant communities corresponding to the order Brometalia rubenti-tectorum, but also differences in species composition as a result of climatic, soil and land-use effects. Therophytes dominated, but biennial and perennial herbs indicating shallow tillage and fields under fallow were also common. Almost half of the species found were agrestal species (confined to arable fields), and almost a third were apophytes (native species occurring in fields but also in natural habitats). Twenty-nine species (14%) of the segetal flora were regional endemics and six are considered nationally rare. Although there is evidence of recent structural and floristic diversity decline, traditional agroecosystems tend to favour native species including some of particular conservation interest. Conclusions: The traditional agroecosystems of the Rif Mountains fulfil criteria of High Nature Value agriculture but, in view of recent socio-economic change, require support by policy for their maintenance. Taxonomic reference: Euro+Med PlantBase (http://www.europlusmed.org) [accessed 26 Nov 2022]. Syntaxonomic reference: EuroVegChecklist (Mucina et al. 2016). Abbreviations: TWINSPAN = Two Way Indicator Species Analysis.

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Traditional knowledge and use of wild edible plants in Sidi Bennour region (Central Morocco)

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References 34 publications

Ethnopharmacological Survey, Mineral and Chemical Content, In Vitro Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities of Aqueous and Organic Extracts of Chamaerops humilis L. var. argentea Andre Leaves

Ethnopharmacological Survey, Mineral and Chemical Content, In Vitro Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities of Aqueous and Organic Extracts of Chamaerops humilis L. var. argentea Andre Leaves

Recent development in the preservation effect of lactic acid bacteria and essential oils on chicken and seafood products

Plant diversity in traditional agroecosystems of North Morocco

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