Les plantes médicinales amincissantes

Abstract

Phototherapy is a popular field in the world that occupies now an important place in Algerian society to treat certain diseases like obesity. So what is the place of herbal medicine for the purpose of slimming in Algeria? In order to provide information on the use of medicinal plants by overweight or obese people, a survey was conducted for a period of two months from February 8, 2022 to April 8, 2022 in two wilayas: BordjBouArreridj and Sétif with of 128 peoples, 35 pharmacists, 28 doctors and 7 herbalists, using questionnaires evaluating the socio-demographic criteria of the informant and the criteria of obesity, based on the reality of use of slimming medicinal plants . Most of the population surveyed was between 40-60 years old, with a majority of women. On the other hand, half affirm their use of herbal medicine to treat certain diseases, including obesity. Our survey enabled us to catalog several medicinal plants used by the population, some of which have a positive effect on other pre-existing diseases, among the thirteen mentioned: ginger (21%), green tea (16%) and lemon (13%) are the most used plants. The parts used of these plants as well as the methods of preparation differ according to the plant chosen. In addition, pharmacists, doctors and herbalists have recommended 24 slimming plants, the most recommended of which are green tea and ginger, citing the therapeutic properties of plants, their side effects and their interactions with drugs and foods about dosages, frequency of administration and duration of treatment. Based on those results we were able to manufacture a slimming cream with essential oils of the three plants: ginger, green tea and cinnamon, which have property of burning fats and anti-cellulite.