Animal-based remedies as complementary medicines in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Brazil

Alves, Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega; Lima, Helenice N; Tavares, M.; Souto, Wedson Medeiros Silva; Barboza, Raynner Rilke Duarte; Vasconcellos, Alexandre

doi:10.1186/1472-6882-8-44

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“…Previous studies have identified these species as commonly used in Brazilian traditional medicine (see Alves 2009). In Pernambuco State, fat or suet of ram is used to treat pain, rheumatism, joint problems and lumps (Alves et al 2008a). Barboza et al (2007) reported that the ram is a major zootherapic animal used in traditional veterinary medicine in the municipality of Cubati, Brazil, where livestock raisers often utilize that animal's fat for treating rheumatism, injuries, "oca" (bovine gangrenous coryza) and other diseases.…”

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Animal-based medicines used in ethnoveterinary practices in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil

Souto

Barboza

Rocha

et al. 2012

An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.

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This work documents the zootherapeutic practices in Ethnoveterinary medicine (EVM) of Pedra Lavrada (6°45'S, 36°28'W), Northeastern Brazil. We interviewed 23 people (22 men and 1 woman), who provided information on animal species used as remedies, body parts used to prepare the remedies, and illnesses for which the remedies were prescribed. We calculated the use-value to determine the most important species. Interviewees cited 11 animal taxa. The main species mentioned were ram -Ovis aries (UV=0.89), crab-eating fox -Cerdocyon thous (UV=0.79), common green iguana -Iguana iguana (UV=0.79), and South American rattlesnake -Caudisona durissa (Linnaeus, 1758) (UV=0.74). The most frequently cited treatments concerned to inflammatory and dermatological ailments or conditions, as well as to obstetric disorders. Similar to other studies, local ethnoveterinary establishes connections with human ethnomedicine. The results suggest that similarities in the repertoire of medicinal resources chosen by local residents reflect the local accessibility/ availability of the resources. Our results help to preserve ethnoveterinary knowledge, which is important in enhancing our understanding on the relationship among humans, society and nature, and also to elaborate more effective strategies for conserving natural resources. Other studies for scientific validation of the effects and side effects of these zootherapeutic products are needed before they can be recommended or not for use.

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Animal-based medicines used in ethnoveterinary practices in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil

Souto

Barboza

Rocha

et al. 2012

An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.

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“…Litter size can vary from 18 to 41 offspring (Peters et al, 1986). B. constrictor is widely used in traditional communities in many different folk remedies (CostaNeto, 2000;Andrade & Costa-Neto, 2006;Alves et al, 2008;Alves, 2008;Alves et al 2009a), and products derived from it are sold in public markets throughout northeastern Brazil (Alves & Rosa 2007a).…”

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Potentiation of aminoglycoside antibiotic activity using the body fat from the snake Boa constrictor

Ferreira¹,

Silva²,

Matias³

et al. 2011

Rev. bras. farmacogn.

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Abstract:Boa constrictor is widely used in traditional communities in many different folk remedies and products derived from it are sold in public markets throughout northeastern Brazil and as its body fat has many different therapeutic indications as a folk remedy. The present work evaluates the antibacterial activity of the body fat from the snake Boa constrictor when employed either alone or in combination with antibiotics and discusses the ecological implications of the use of this traditional remedy. Oil (OBC) was extracted from body fat located in the ventral region of B. constrictor using hexane as a solvent. The antibacterial activity of OBC was tested against standard as well as multi-resistant lines, either alone and in combination with antibiotics. OBC did not demonstrate any relevant antibacterial activity against standard or multidrug-resistant bacterial strains. OBC showed synergistic activity when combined with the aminoglycoside antibiotics. Our results indicate that the body fat of Boa constrictor does not possess bactericidal activity, from the clinical point of view, but when combined with an antibiotic, the fat demonstrated a signifi cant synergistic activity.

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“…Wild animals have traditionally been used for a wide variety purposes, including as foods and in cultural activities, and their body parts or sub-products serve as adornments, tools, and for medicinal and magic-religious purposes (Rocha et al 2006, 2008, Trinca and Ferrari 2006, 2008a, b, 2009a, b, 2010a, b, c, 2011, 2012a, b, c, d, Alves and Pereira-Filho 2007, Leo Neto et al 2009, 2012, Confessor et al 2009, Ferreira et al 2009, Tôrres et al 2009, Oliveira et al 2010, Dias et al 2011, Rosa et al 2011, Alves 2012.…”

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Wild birds as pets in Campina Grande, Paraíba State, Brazil: An Ethnozoological Approach

Licarião

Bezerra

Alves

2013

An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.

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Birds are one of the animals most widely used by humans and are highly valued as pets. The present work reports the use of wild birds as pets in the city of Campina Grande, Paraíba State (PB), Brazil. The owners' choice and perceptions of the species ecology was assessed as well. The methodology employed included unstructured and semi-structured interviews, guided tours and direct observations. A total of 26 bird species distributed among ten families and four orders were identified. The most frequently encountered order was Passeriformes (76.9%), with a predominance of the family Emberizidae (34.6%). The specimens kept as pets were principally obtained in public markets or between the breeders themselves. The popularity of birds as pets, compounded by the inefficiency of official controls over the commerce of wild animals has stimulated the illegal capture and breeding of wild birds in Campina Grande.

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Animal-based remedies as complementary medicines in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Brazil

Cited by 73 publications

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Animal-based medicines used in ethnoveterinary practices in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil

Animal-based medicines used in ethnoveterinary practices in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil

Potentiation of aminoglycoside antibiotic activity using the body fat from the snake Boa constrictor

Wild birds as pets in Campina Grande, Paraíba State, Brazil: An Ethnozoological Approach

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