

These results constitute a database in view of the production of improved traditional pharmaceutical based on O. Bivariate analyzes revealed significant links between educational level and dosage definition, ethnical groups and commonly used medicinal plants or diseases treated.Ĭonclusions: This plant is a preventive and curative remedy for some thirty diseases. The majority of respondents not respect dosages with reported side effects. The therapeutic and food uses are more cited. gratissimum induce changes both physical and chemical. The Ki2 test has been used and the statistical significance set at p < 0.05.

Statistical treatment has been provided by Epi Info 3.5.3 and IBM SPSS Statistics 19. It was conducted using a semi-direct interview technique based on a questionnaire administered in local languages. It was based on a knowledge, attitudes and practices survey. Target groups are herbalists, consumers and sellers. Ethnomedicine surveys were took place in thirty-four markets and the thirteen borough of Cotonou. Materials and methods: This study was conducted for 16 months from February 2018 to May 2019. In view of these differences, it is essential to elaborate the repertoire of the virtues attributed to this plant by ethnomedicinal exploration. In the Beninese pharmacopoeia, the use of this plant differs according to the users. This plant is commonly used in traditional medicine. Background: In Benin, Ocimum gratissimum is consumed by most of the population.
