Sustainable Traditional Medicine: Taking the Inspirations from Ancient Veterinary Science

Rastogi, Sanjeev; Kaphle, Krishna

doi:10.1093/ecam/nen071

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“…Despite that the validity of these medicines is still to be determined, it is possible that there is a relationship between local zootherapeutic products and the regional flora. According to Rastogi and kaphle (2008), if animals Legend: (1) Topical use; (2) the action of toast and triturate results in a powder that is applied on the affected area; (3) use as poultice; (4) specialized technique in which the uterus, after the externalization, is moistened and 'washed' with fat or other substance considered locally as healing and then carefully set back into the animal; (5) topical use associated with massage on the affected area; (6) for treating 'oca' (Bovine gangrenous coryza).…”

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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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“…They have organized four senses of humour and temperaments that linked to multiple organs. These consist of Blood; Sanguine with Heart, Phlegm; Phlegmatic with Brain, Yellow bile; choleric with liver and Black yellow; Melancholic with Spleen [37]. The humours imbalance or misplacement leads to the sickness [38].…”

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Comparison Biochemistries of Obtained Blood Products between The Hijama and Phlebotomy Techniques of Traditional Islamic Remedy;Healthy Young Adults at Fasting State

Again¹,

Montazer²,

Namavary³

2016

J Hosp Med Manage

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“…The use of animals for medicinal purposes is related to biological, cultural and socioeconomic aspects (Rastogi and Kaphle 2008). Together, information about these aspects can contribute to the creation of policies for conservation of the species used and traded in traditional medicine (Williams et al 2013).…”

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Conservation of animals traded for medicinal purposes in Brazil: Can products derived from plants or domestic animals replace products of wild animals?

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The use and trade of animals in traditional medicine involves many different species, some of which are threatened with extinction. Thus, evaluating biological and cultural aspects associated with this business is essential for the conservation of these species. The aim of this study was to analyze the viability of replacing wild animal with plant or domestic animals for use in medicines. To conduct this analysis, we used current literature from five Brazilian cities that have data available for the trade in animals and plants for medicinal purposes (Recife, Caruaru, Campina Grande, Belém, and Boa Vista). We compiled data on the diversity of animals and plants traded in these locations as well as their respective therapeutic applications. The potential replacement of products derived of wild animals was evaluated by the analysis of overlapping use (of plants and animals and of wild and domestic animals) as well as by the analysis of the relationship between zootherapeutic products and their target diseases. The data showed little overlap between the use of medicinal plant and animals as well as between the use of wild and domestic animals. However, the analysis of the relationship between zootherapeutic products and their target diseases provides evidence of possible replacements of wild animals by domestic animals. Although there is an urgent need for new research on the cultural and biological contexts associated with the use of wild animals for medicinal purposes, projects that aim to mitigate the impacts caused by this trade must consider the use of alternative methods.

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Sustainable Traditional Medicine: Taking the Inspirations from Ancient Veterinary Science

Cited by 30 publications

References 12 publications

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

Comparison Biochemistries of Obtained Blood Products between The Hijama and Phlebotomy Techniques of Traditional Islamic Remedy;Healthy Young Adults at Fasting State

Conservation of animals traded for medicinal purposes in Brazil: Can products derived from plants or domestic animals replace products of wild animals?

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