ArticleOpen veterinary journal2026
Ethnopharmacological knowledge and antibacterial activity of camel urine in southern Morocco: Influence of physiological, nutritional, and ecological factors.
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- Metabolomic Profiling and Bioactivity Assessment of Moroccan Camel Urine: Antioxidant Activity and Preliminary Phage-Based Screening.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026Article
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Background: Camel urine (CU) has been used in traditional medicine across North Africa and the Middle East to treat various diseases and infections. Bacteria-induced illnesses remain a critical threat to human health worldwide. Aim: In this context, the present study aimed to bridge ethnopharmacological knowledge with laboratory evidence by documenting traditional beliefs regarding CU and evaluating its Methods: Semi-structured interviews with 450 informants to record their use of CU and perceptions of factors believed to enhance its medicinal effectiveness. The key variables of interest included storage, season, age, breed, physiological status, and camel dietary regimen. In parallel, 62 urine samples were collected based on these traditional criteria and tested Results: CU is traditionally used against viral (52%), bacterial (30%), and fungal (8%) infections. Most participants favored urine from pregnant camels (86.11%), especially during the first trimester (40%), and from those grazing on desert plants in the wet season (99.44%), whereas breed (68.89%) and age (76.67%) were considered unimportant. Conclusion: These results confirm traditional therapeutic practices and suggest the potential of CU for novel antimicrobial drug development. This study emphasized the integration of community-based medicinal wisdom with experimental validation to identify effective natural treatments against contemporary health threats.
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