Ethnozoological scatology: A situational report on the utilization of animal excrement in traditional medicine in Ghana
Evans Paul Kwame Ameade,
Stephen Gmawurim,
Emmanuel Adom
Abstract:Animal excrement although may be considered as a waste product, has since ancient days found use in the management of several physical disorders and sometimes for spiritual or mystical purposes. This study assessed the extent of use and the attitude towards the use of animal excrement in traditional medicine among the Ghanaian public. Data was collected from 399 persons in the Tamale metropolis of the Northern Region of Ghana using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data analysis involved the use of the Statisti… Show more
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