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The Argan Tree And Argan Oil: Ecological Keystone, Socioeconomic Resource, Nutritional Treasure, And Medicinal Heritage

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  • Matike Ganoudi
  • Nouhaila Manan
  • Soumia El Malahi
  • Iraqi Driss

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Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels, an endemic species of southern Morocco, provides exceptional ecological, socio-economic, and medicinal benefits. This review examines these multifaced function of the argan tree. The oil extracted from its fruits is not only a keystone of traditional Moroccan cuisine and medicine but also a high-value product in the global cosmetics and wellness industries. Special attention is given to the socioeconomic empowerment of rural women through cooperatives engaged in argan oil production, fostering financial inclusion and sustainable development. Moreover. The rising global demand for argan oil underscores the necessity of balancing economic benefits with ecological preservation, positioning Argania spinosa as a model for sustainable use of endemic plant resources.

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  • Matike Ganoudi & Nouhaila Manan & Soumia El Malahi & Iraqi Driss, . "The Argan Tree And Argan Oil: Ecological Keystone, Socioeconomic Resource, Nutritional Treasure, And Medicinal Heritage," International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research, Malwa International Journals Publication, vol. 11(4).
  • Handle: RePEc:ags:ijaeri:371473
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.371473
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