none 10.31254/phyto.2026.15405 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 199027241 316921 20260801014925759 10.31254 2026-08-01T01:49:35Z 2026-08-01T01:49:33Z 0 The Journal of Phytopharmacology J Phytopharmacol 2320480X 10.31254/phyto https://phytopharmajournal.com/ 07 2026 15 4 Meto Aaron Baudouin Kakpo Laboratory of Integrative Biology for Therapeutic Innovation (BioInov), Department of Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5538-2583 Boris Cachon Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Laboratory (LaRBiMeP), National School of Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology of Dassa-Zoumé (ENSBBA), National University of Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (UNSTIM), Abomey, Benin Firmin Sagbo Laboratory of Integrative Biology for Therapeutic Innovation (BioInov), Department of Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin Abdou Satar Akadiri Laboratory of Integrative Biology for Therapeutic Innovation (BioInov), Department of Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin Gbèwonmèdéa Hospice Dassou Laboratory of Botany and Plant Ecology, Benin National Herbarium, Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin Latifou Lagnika Laboratory of Integrative Biology for Therapeutic Innovation (BioInov), Department of Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin Ménonvè Atindehou Laboratory of Integrative Biology for Therapeutic Innovation (BioInov), Department of Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9609-6507 Background: Asthma is a public health issue. Conventional treatments are not only expensive but also have side effects. In southern Benin, traditional medicine remains a primary source of care for asthma. Despite the widespread use of indigenous flora, many of these medical species lack documentation. Objective: This study aimed to identify and document medicinal plants used for asthma management in southern Benin. Materials and Methods: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in three major cities, Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, and Porto-Novo, among 58 market herbalists, 15 plant users, and 9 traditional healers. Structured interviews collected socio-demographic information and therapeutic data. Results: A total of 61 plant species from 33 families, including Liliaceae, Anacardiaceae, Solanaceae, Myrtaceae, and Lamiaceae, were identified. The most frequently cited species were Pancratium trianthum (9.7%), Allium sativum (8.3%), Mangifera indica (6.0%), Citrus lemon (4.6%), and Allium cepa (4.2%). Leaves were the most commonly used plant part in treatments. Decoction was the predominant preparation method, and oral administration was most frequent. Conclusion: This inventory lays the groundwork for integrative pharmacology, where Benin's biodiversity becomes the foundation for new sustainable therapeutic solutions for asthma. 07 2026 225 239 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/phyto.2026.15405 https://phytopharmajournal.com/articles/abstracts/924/year=2026&vol=15&issue=4