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Animals to heal animals: ethnoveterinary practices in semiarid region, Northeastern Brazil

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2009
Background Animal-based remedies constitute an integral part of Traditional Medicine and this is true in Brazil as well both in rural and urban areas of the country. Due to its long history, zootherapy has in fact become an integral part of folk medicine
Alves Rômulo RN, Mourão José S, Mendonça Lívia ET, Confessor Maine VA   +3 more
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Ethnoveterinary medicines used for ruminants in British Columbia, Canada [PDF]

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2007
AbstractBackgroundThe use of medicinal plants is an option for livestock farmers who are not allowed to use allopathic drugs under certified organic programs or cannot afford to use allopathic drugs for minor health problems of livestock.MethodsIn 2003 we conducted semi-structured interviews with 60 participants obtained using a purposive sample ...
Brauer Gerhard, Khan Tonya, Turner Nancy, Lans Cheryl, Boepple Willi   +4 more
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Savoirs médicinaux interspécifiques et interactions entre cornacs et éléphants dans le district de Thongmyxay au Laos

Revue d'ethnoécologie, 2022
The mahouts and the elephants of Thongmyxay district in Laos form an original hybrid community composed of humans and an animal species represented by both wild and domestic animals (elephants).
Jean-Marc Dubost, Eric Deharo, Sysay Palamy, Chithdavone Her, Chiobouaphong Haekovilay, Lamxay Vichith, Sébastien Duffilot, Sabrina Krief   +7 more
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Ethnoveterinary Practices and Ethnobotanical Knowledge on Plants Used against Cattle Diseases among Two Communities in South Africa

Plants, 2022
Ethnoveterinary practices and ethnobotanical knowledge serve as potential therapeutic approaches used to manage and prevent cattle diseases within poor communities in developing nations.
Mompati Vincent Chakale, John Awungnjia Asong, Madeleen Struwig, Mulunda Mwanza, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu   +4 more
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Boscisucrophage: A Natural SGLT1/2 Inhibitor From Boscia senegalensis for Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
Boscisucrophage (BSP) significantly reduced blood glucose and HbA1c, increased urine glucose excretion, and improved functional symptoms in T2DM patients resistant to oral antihyperglycemic drugs. BSP showed no adverse effects on liver or kidney function.
Bruno Eto, Amal Elrherabi, Fahd A. Nasr, Joe Miantezila Basilua, Ahlam Outman, Rosette Christelle Ndjip, Mohamed Bouhrim, Mohammed Al‐zharani, Ashraf Ahmed Qurtam, Brahim Ibet, Bernard Gressier, Jehan‐François Desjeux   +11 more
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Medicinal plants used to treat livestock ailments in Ensaro District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

BMC Veterinary Research, 2022
Background In Ethiopia, the majority of animal owners throughout the country depend on traditional healthcare practices to manage their animals' health problems.
Asaye Asfaw, Ermias Lulekal, Tamrat Bekele, Asfaw Debella, Eyob Debebe, Bihonegn Sisay   +5 more
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Use of medicinal plants distributed in lowland Karabakh in ethnoveterinary medicine

, 2022
The research work was conducted in the territory of lowland Karabakh during 2020-2022. The main goal of the work was to reveal medicinal plants used in ethnoveterinary and their effectiveness in terms of the development of animal husbandry, which has an ancient history in the region.
Movsumova Nuri Vagif, Ibadullayeva Sayyara Jamshid   +1 more
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Weaving knowledges to support wildlife health surveillance in Kenya's pastoral rangelands

Conservation Biology, Volume 40, Issue 1, February 2026.
Abstract In wildlife–livestock–human interfaces, pathogens capable of spreading between wild and domestic animals and humans have important implications for conservation outcomes, economics, and public health. Robust wildlife health surveillance can help address these risks.
Brock Bersaglio, Charis Enns, Nashipai Karinten, Ramson Karmushu, Susanne Shultz   +4 more
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The State of Knowledge of the Primary and Secondary Metabolites of the Iris Genus

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2026.
The genus Iris L. (Iridaceae) comprises over 320 species, primarily found in the northern hemisphere. Iris species are important in horticulture, folklore and medicine, and contain a variety of primary and secondary metabolites with significant biological activity.
Olha Mykhailenko, Liudas Ivanauskas, Victoriya Georgiyants, Zigmantas Gudžinskas   +3 more
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Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr.: A Comprehensive Review of Its Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activity

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr., a deciduous tropical tree of the Anacardiaceae family, is traditionally used in Asian ethnomedicine to treat diabetes, skin diseases, ulcers, inflammation, and microbial infections. This review aims to consolidate current knowledge on its ethnomedicinal applications, phytochemistry ...
Nawfal Hasan Siam, Sumaya Akter, Anika Rahman, Taniza Tasnim, Md. Mhamudul Huda Ruhed, Anika Ahmed, Naznin Rahman, Afsana Akter Mim, Tasnim Tabassum, Md. Mazharul Islam Chowdhury, Jakir Ahmed Chowdhury   +10 more
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