Kartal, CilerGunes, Fatma2024-06-122024-06-1220170019-5464https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.51.3s.23https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14551/206843rd Mediterranean Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MESMAP) -- APR 13-16, 2017 -- Girne, CYPRUSBackground: There are a few studies on medical plants used in the Trakya region of Turkey ( Havsa, Lalapasa, Uzunkopru, Ipsala, Enez, Kirklareli). However, there has been no research study performed investigating the preparation and medicinal uses of wild plants in Meric town. Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the parts of locally growing medicinal plants used by local people in Meric town and the purpose of their use. Methods: In this study, 16 villages in Meric town (Edirne province, Turkey) were visited, and interviews were performed with 38 persons in total. Results: As result of the study, 24 plant taxa in 19 families were recorded as medicinal plants used by local people. Conclusion: These traditional medicinal plants have been mostly used for the treatment of diabetes, stomach ailments, hemorrhoids, rheumatism and asthma.en10.5530/ijper.51.3s.23info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessEdirneEthnobotanyMedicinal PlantsMeric TownTurkeyConference Object513S249S253Q4WOS:0004059246000232-s2.0-85025586510Q3