Publications by authors named "J F Desjeux"

(Mill.) Cav. (LP) is one of lavender species traditionally used in Morocco to prevent or cure diabetes, alone or in the form of polyherbal preparations (PHP).

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Arbutus unedo L., (Ericaceae) is one of the most traditional plants commonly used to treat diabetes in people living in Eastern Morocco region particularly in Taza and Beni Mellal.

Aim Of The Study: The aim of the study was to find if there is a scientific support to the ethnopharmacological relevance use of Arbutus unedo L.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Origanum majorana L. (Lamiaceae) is commonly used in Moroccan folk medicine to treat infantile colic, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Liquid stools and abdominal discomfort observed in acute infectious diarrhea are the consequences of imbalance between intestinal water secretion and absorption in the lumen, and relaxation of smooth muscle surrounding the intestinal mucosa.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF