Systematically study of medicinal plants in Bushehr province, Southern Iran

Abstract

Background & Aim: Bushehrwith an area of about 177.1km² is situated in center of Bushehr province, southern Iran. Existence beach line with Persian gulf and Helle river cause of settlement diversity in this zone. With attention in this settlement diversity in this zone transaction of this work is necessary. Experimental: Many specimens were collected during the vegetative seasons in 2011to 2013. All the specimens were prepared as standard herbarium sheets, identified by using available references flora and stored in the herbarium of Medical Sciences University Bushehr Center. An analysis was made of the species used, parts of the plant employed, preparation methods, administration means, and the ailments treated in relation to pathological groups. . Results & Discussion: According to results, in study area about 63 species belonging to 55 genera and 36 families have been recognized. The largest family of the region is Asteraceae with nine species. <em>Plantago </em>genus with five species is the largest genus among the existing genera. Recommended applications/industries: According to results of this study, the presence of more than 63 medicinal plant species indicated high biodiversity in the studied region (Bushehr).