Traditional knowledge of invertebrates used for medicine and magical–religious purposes by traditional healers and indigenous populations in the Plateau Department, Republic of Benin

Traditional knowledge of invertebrates used for medicine and magical–religious purposes by traditional healers and indigenous populations in the Plateau Department, Republic of Benin

Abstract Background Since ancient times, invertebrates have played an important role in the traditional medicine in many parts of the world. In south-eastern Benin, more specifically in the Plateau Department, invertebrates are widely used in folk medicine. However, studies on their therapeutic use...

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Main Authors: Laura Estelle Yêyinou Loko, Sédami Medegan Fagla, Azize Orobiyi, Bienvenu Glinma, Joelle Toffa, Omédine Koukoui, Luc Djogbenou, Fernand Gbaguidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
Subjects:
Ailments
Ethnozoology
Entomotherapy
Local knowledge
Yorùbá
Zootherapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-019-0344-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-019-0344-x

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