Ethnobotanical Knowledge and Importance of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile (Zygophyllaceae) in the Ouadi-Rimé Ouadi-achim Wildlife Reserve and Its Surroundings in North-Central Chad
Oumar Dany, BALAMON MANDEBA Reine, NGARYO Fidèle TONALTA, Djekota Christophe Ngarmari, NGUINAMBAYE Mberdoum Memti
European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · pp. 42–50 · Published 4 Dec 2025
10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121911Abstract
In Chad, Balanites aegyptiaca is a highly useful species that is conserved by farmers in agroforestry parks, but its long-term survival is under threat. The aim of this study is to understand endogenous knowledge about B. aegyptiaca. Surveys were conducted among local populations. Ethnobotanical surveys were carried out from July to August 2024 among 220 people of two sexes living in the Ouadi-Rimé Ouadi-Achim Wildlife Reserve. The results of these ethnobotanical surveys reveal several methods of exploitation and a good knowledge of the species among the local population. The plant is used in a number of areas, including health and food. The park reserve located in the Sahelian sector is the priority site in terms of repopulating B. aegyptiaca. The soap plant must be the subject of assisted regeneration and protection against over-exploitation throughout its distribution area in Chad.
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