Quantitative ethnobotanical investigation of medicinal plants used by local population in the rural municipalities of Haizer and El Asnam, province of Bouira, Northern Algeria

This study aims to assess ethnobotanical knowledge in Kabylia, focusing on the traditional uses of medicinal plants. The purpose was quantify plants commonly used by local populations for treating a wide range ailments, with view preserve and biodiversity this area.
 Ethnobotanical data gathered using questionnaire. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 69 key informants at six villages Bouira province. A quantitative analysis means different indices including informant consensus factor (FIC), use value (UV), relative frequencies citation (RFC), fidelity level (FL), performed recorded plants.
 Overall, 136 species recorded. Their 10 disease categories documented. They belong 54 families, most represented are Asteraceae (18 species) Lamiaceae (16 species). With 98 reports, diabetes is treated ailment. highest RFC values Carthamus caeruleus (0.57) Asplenium ceterach (0.52), indicating that these preferred areas, treat skin burns kidney stones respectively. Plant Lavandula stoechas (1.21), different digestive disorders (bloating, colon pain, stomach ulcer). We found 13 having FL (100%), e.g. Rhamnus alaternus (jaundice), Lonicera implexa (weak eyesight), Ulmus minor skeletomuscular ailments. These latter interesting treatment specific ailment category. maximum FIC (0.86) indicated there high agreement (e.g. Aristolochia fontanesii Ophrys speculum) genitourinary reproductive category among informants.
 highlighted homogeneity appropriate plant each area. By overstepping limits an orally transmitted pharmacopoeia, we aim valorize huge ethnopharmacology legacy region promising pharmacological perspectives.