Natural Remedies for Animal Health in Latin America

Borges, Anna Karolina Martins; Barboza, Raynner Rilke Duarte; Souto, Wedson Medeiros Silva; Alves, Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-32270-0_14

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“…Meanwhile, the book written by Ref. [ 25 ] appeared to have written their descriptions of health and disease independently of those provided by other authors, and the general topic of animal welfare was never covered in veterinary textbooks. Several exceptions to this generalization are noted in the texts on veterinary homeopathy.…”

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Bibliometric analysis of veterinary medicine on embryo of animals in textbook in conceptualizing disease and health

Mafruchati

Ismail

Wardhana

et al. 2023

Heliyon

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Bibliometric analysis of veterinary medicine on embryo of animals in textbook in conceptualizing disease and health

Mafruchati

Ismail

Wardhana

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“…In this respect, amphibians are of particular interest (this animal group has been used since ancient times for remedies that have survived until the present day), and more particularly the anurans of the family Bufonidae, which constitutes excellent biological material for pharmacological and natural product research [26]. Bufonids have been traditionally used in the EVM of Brazil, China, and Korea [27][28][29]. In relation to European ethnomedicine, in Spain there is an extensive review based on Pliny the Elder, Pedanius Dioscorides, and other popular therapeutics [30].…”

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Histological Study of Glandular Variability in the Skin of the Natterjack Toad—Epidalea calamita (Laurenti, 1768)—Used in Spanish Historical Ethnoveterinary Medicine and Ethnomedicine

Villalobos

González

Gómez-Navarro

et al. 2022

Veterinary Sciences

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Common toads have been used since ancient times for remedies and thus constitute excellent biological material for pharmacological and natural product research. According to the results of a previous analysis of the therapeutic use of amphibians in Spain, we decided to carry out a histological study that provides a complementary view of their ethnopharmacology, through the natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita). This species possesses a characteristic integument, where the parotoid glands stand out, and it has been used in different ethnoveterinary and ethnomedical practices. This histological study of their glandular variability allow us to understand the stages through which the animal synthesises and stores a heterogeneous glandular content according to the areas of the body and the functional moment of the glands. To study tegumentary cytology, a high-resolution, plastic embedding, semi-thin (1 micron) section method was applied. Up to 20 skin patches sampled from the dorsal and ventral sides were processed from the two adult specimens collected, which were roadkill. Serous/venom glands display a genetic and biochemical complexity, leading to a cocktail that remains stored (and perhaps changes over time) until extrusion, but mucous glands, working continuously to produce a surface protection layer, also produce a set of active protein (and other) substances that dissolve into mucous material, making a biologically active covering. This study provides a better understanding of the use of traditional remedies in ethnoveterinary medicine.

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“…Globally, many animals, especially cattle, goats, and horses, play diverse role in human life, ranging from being a source of food, income and cultural wealth, touristic attraction, and job creation [1][2][3][4][5][6]. The rearing of animals is well-embedded in the culture of many ethnic groups, which justifies the popularity of indigenous knowledge and practice for managing the health and well-being of animals [5,[7][8][9][10][11]. Relative to ethnobiology/ethnobotany, this is currently considered as a distinct field known as ethnoveterinary medicine, a word coined by the American anthropologist Constance McCorkle [12].…”

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“…Based on increasing evidence [6,14], the field has the capacity to develop into a huge industry in the future. Although animal species and plant species are utilised in ethnoveterinary medicine, the latter is often more popular among many ethnic groups globally [5,11]. Particularly in South Africa, the importance of plants for the management of animal health and well-being cannot be over-emphasized [15].…”

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A Review of Ethnoveterinary Knowledge, Biological Activities and Secondary Metabolites of Medicinal Woody Plants Used for Managing Animal Health in South Africa

Selogatwe

Asong

Struwig

et al. 2021

Veterinary Sciences

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Globally, the use of ethnoveterinary medicine as remedies for animal health among different ethnic groups justify the need for a systematic exploration to enhance their potential. In addition, the increasing popularity and utilisation of woody plants remain common in traditional medicine, which may be attributed to their inherent benefits. The current review was aimed at analysing ethnoveterinary surveys, biological activities, and secondary metabolites/phytochemical profiles of the woody plants of South Africa. Eligible literature (period: 2000 to 2020) were retrieved from different databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Sabinet, and Science Direct. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 20 ethnoveterinary surveys were eligible and were subjected to further analysis. We identified 104 woody plant species from 44 plant families that are used in the treatment of different diseases in animals, particularly cattle (70%) and goats (20%). The most mentioned (with six citations) woody plants were Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC and Ziziphus mucronata Willd., which were followed by plants with five (Cussonia spicata Thunb., Pterocarpus angolensis DC and Vachellia karroo (Hayne) Banfi & Galasso) or four (Acokanthera oppositifolia (Lam.) Codd, Cassia abbreviata Oliv., and Strychnos henningsii Gilg) individual mentions. The most dominant families were Fabaceae (19%), Apocynaceae (5.8%), Rubiaceae (5.8%), Anacardiaceae (4.8%), Combretaceae (4.8%), Euphorbiaceae (4.8%), Malvaceae (4.8%), Rhamnaceae (4.8%), and Celastraceae (3.8%). Bark (33%), leaves (29%), and roots (19%) were the plant parts dominantly used to prepare remedies for ethnoveterinary medicine. An estimated 20% of woody plants have been screened for antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity effects. Phytochemical profiles established a rich pool of valuable secondary metabolites (phenolic, flavonoids and condensed tannins) that may be responsible for the exerted biological activities. Overall, the significant portion of woody plants lacking empirical evidence on their biological effects indicates a major knowledge gap that requires more research efforts.

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Natural Remedies for Animal Health in Latin America

Cited by 4 publications

References 36 publications

Bibliometric analysis of veterinary medicine on embryo of animals in textbook in conceptualizing disease and health

Bibliometric analysis of veterinary medicine on embryo of animals in textbook in conceptualizing disease and health

Histological Study of Glandular Variability in the Skin of the Natterjack Toad—Epidalea calamita (Laurenti, 1768)—Used in Spanish Historical Ethnoveterinary Medicine and Ethnomedicine

A Review of Ethnoveterinary Knowledge, Biological Activities and Secondary Metabolites of Medicinal Woody Plants Used for Managing Animal Health in South Africa

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