Grevy's Zebras Whether they're used as aphrodisiacs orbirth-control or even to help prepare for pregnancy animals rely on plant and animal-based medication at every stage of the reproductive journey. 5. Teixeira PH, Thel Tdo N, Ferreira JM, de Azevedo SM Jr, Junior WR, Lyra-Neves RM. 169, 2012. Zoological material was identified with the aid of specialists, through (1) examination of voucher specimens (donated by the interviewees) (2) photographs of the animals or their parts, taken during interviews; and (3) vernacular names, with the aid of taxonomists familiar with the study areas fauna. Or is itappliedtopically, like the formic acid birds use to treat blood-sucking bird lice? Soon, a section of the Vietnamese developed a new fascination for rhino horns. 2018 Apr 22;2018:5160254. doi: 10.1155/2018/5160254. The information obtained through semistructured interviews was complemented by free interviews [36], and, for each animal cited, respondents were requested to furnish vernacular name, folk use, parts used, preparation and administration of remedy, and which animal species are also used as food. 3, pp. A New Window Into the Brain, What Makes This Creature Nearly Invincible? "spirit mushrooms"), ginseng, Luo Han Guo, turtle shell underbelly (plastron), and dried curled snakes. 341352, 1992. 34, no. A rumor about a high-profile Vietnamese official being cured of liver cancer by consuming rhino horn spread far and wide. 4, p. 366, 2005. When an animal, like this red panda, opens its mouth to eat the grape, the keeper can squirt its medication into its mouth. Despite attempts to interview all animal merchants in the markets visited, some interviews were cancelled. R. C. Chemas, A zooterapia no mbito da medicina civilizada. In this study we interviewed 124 merchants and 203 traditional users of animal-derived remedies in Brazil, aiming at documenting the animal species used as foods and medicines in urban and rural areas of the country. Basically, they treat the natural world as though it were a living medicine cabinet. One of the primary reasons responsible for this is rhino poaching for body parts that are used in alternative medical practices. Records of animal-based folk remedies were gathered from scientific articles, books, and book chapters, theses, and dissertations, as well as from reports available in international online databases such as Science Direct (http://www.sciencedirect.com/), Scirus (http://www.scirus.com/), Google Scholar, Scopus (http://www.scopus.com/), Web of Science (http://www.isiknowledge.com/), and Biological Abstracts (http://science.thomsonreuters.com/) using the following search terms: medicinal animals + use + Brazil, zootherapy + commercialization + Brazil, hunting + medicinal animals + Brazil, and, and zootherapy + Brazil. If provided, your email will not be published or shared. C. Stetter, The Secret Medicine of the Pharaohs-Ancient Egyptian Healing, Edition Q, Chicago, Ill, USA, 1st edition, 1993. For each animal, coverage includes topics such as biology, anatomy and special . 5, pp. 20, no. Gonzlez JA, Carvalho AM, Vallejo JR, Amich F. J Ethnopharmacol. Geophagy, or soil-eating, is a way that some animals recoup lost vitamins and minerals in their diet. In many cases this geographical isolation contributes to strengthen traditional and local medical practices and, also, to prompt selection of natural resources for the treatment of new diseases [25, 33]. Though the Hawks-bill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) have a widespread distribution, today they are designated as critically endangered by IUCN due to their highly reduced numbers. 3762, NUPEEA/Livro Rpido, Recife, Brazil, 2004. Much of the plant material that is consumed by animals in the wild contains an array of secondary compounds. The analysis, which is published in Mammal Review, also found that 155 of these mammalian species are considered threatened (vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered), and a further 46 are near threatened. 2016 Jan 6;12:1. doi: 10.1186/s13002-015-0076-5. Nature-based traditional food and medicine are generally viewed as interchangeable, diet being highly regarded as the primary basis for sustaining and/or restoring health and well-being. 3, pp. In a literal case of "monkey see, monkey do," a research expedition in the rainforests of Costa Rica had their bottle of insect repellent snatched by a capuchin monkey. H. P. Huntington, Using traditional ecological knowledge in science: methods and applications, Ecological Applications, vol. Humans aren't the only animals that take medication to treat pain, prevent suffering, alter our minds, or just to make ourselves feel better. The animals used as both medicine and food can be divided into 6 categories in descending order of use: fish (77 species; 49.0%), followed by mammals (35; 22.3%), reptiles (20; 12.7%), birds (11; 7.0%), crustaceans (9; 5.7%), and mollusks (5; 3.2%). The breeding centers sell alligator meat, use alligators for tourism purposes, and also sell live alligators to the European pet market. S11S16, 1996. A. Barbosa, V. A. Nobrega, and R. R. N. Alves, Hunting practices in the semiarid region of Brazil, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, vol. Zootherapeutic practices among fishing communities in North and Northeast Brazil: a comparison. In this study we interviewed 124 merchants and 203 traditional users of animal-derived remedies in Brazil, aiming at documenting the animal species used as foods and medicines in urban and rural areas of the country. R. R. N. Alves and I. L. Rosa, Trade of animals used in Brazilian traditional medicine: trends and implications for conservation, Human Ecology, vol. As we learn more about how animals use plants to prevent and treat ailments, this list has only continued to grow. The beginnings of the medicinal plants' use were instinctive, as is the case with animals. Whenever applicable, scientific names provided in publications were updated using ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist (http://www.catalogueoflife.org/). to increase their levels of estrogen and progesterone, effectively using them as contraception or, when theyre ready, increasing fertility. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! 2017;2017:4901329. doi: 10.1155/2017/4901329. 13, no. We will call all such efforts "animal research." Rats and mice are the main animals used, but also used are birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and other mammals. 169179, 2005. Although the main part used for alimentary purposes was the flesh, the eggs and viscera of some species were also used. Is itconsumed, like the leaves ofAspilia plants,which areswilled in the mouths of chimpanzeesto release the toxins that kill parasitic gut worms? In this study we explored the medicinal and alimentary uses of wildlife in Brazil, aiming to (1) document the animal species used and the illnesses to which they were prescribed and (2) to discuss resource use in a conservationist context. 2007;111(1):82103. In 2019 we conducted a semi-structured questionnaire survey of muthi traders (n = 10) and traditional healers (n = 20) which explored the significance and symbolism of . 54, no. ), Pesqueiro Beach, Municipality of Soure (Par State) ( 19, no. 29, no. 281298, 1995. C. P. Bryan, Ancient Egyptian Medicine: The Papyrus Ebers, Ares, Chicago, Ill, USA, 1930. The site is secure. Tannins are used in veterinary medicine to slow bleeding and as an anti-abortive agent. The high demand for musk in the market has led to the annual killing of over 17,000 to 20,000 musk deer stags in Russia. World Animal Protection, in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit ( WildCRU) and University of Oxford, have released evidence that provides new insight into the use of wildlife as Traditional Chinese Medicine ("TCM") - with hopes of a solution that could protect wildlife from suffering and extinction. Instruo normativa 5, de 21 de maio de 2004, Dirio Oficial da Unio, vol. We also highlight that closely related species are used to treat similar diseases, said lead author Rmulo Romeu Nbrega Alves, PhD, of the Universidade Estadual da Paraba, in Brazil. are known to roll over and aggravate ant nests to pester the ants into spraying them with the alleviating acid.) 50, no. This has led to the extermination of large populations of wild buffaloes in South Asia and Southeast Asia and they have completely disappeared from countries like Bangladesh, Laos, and Vietnam. Illegal hunting and poaching of these animals, accompanied by habitat loss and degradation, has thus led to the decimation of Asian elephant populations. Among terrestrial vertebrates, mammals are the most hunted taxon for alimentary purposes. Such multiple uses (including medicinal) of fauna and their impact on animal populations must be properly assessed and taken into consideration when implementing recovery plans for these target species, especially those that are highly exploited [3, 27, 42]. 2009 Jan 7;5:1. doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-1. 21, no. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Plant-based remedies for wolf bites and rituals against wolves in the Iberian Peninsula: Therapeutic opportunities and cultural values for the conservation of biocultural diversity. Due to over-exploitation and habitat loss, the populations of many animals commonly used in TCM have declined and are unable to meet market demand. 127, 2012. A. L. Silva, Comida de gente: preferncias e tabus alimentares entre os ribeirinhos do Mdio Rio Negro (Amazonas, Brasil), Revista de Antropologia, vol. 1, pp. 322323, 2005. As for cramming moss into their wounds, it's no coincidence that traditional human medicine has often used dried moss and peat as wound dressings for all of recorded history. R. R. N. Alves and I. L. Rosa, Why study the use of animal products in traditional medicines? Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, vol. M. A. Huffman, Self-medicative behavior in the African great apes: an evolutionary perspective into the origins of human traditional medicine, BioScience, vol. 153163, 2011. As shown by Alves and Rosa [26, 27], even in cities where such services are more accessible, many people still resort to traditional healers, showing the cultural acceptability of such practices. The .gov means its official. The ways that animals use medicine can be categorized according to that medicine's mode of delivery. The connection between eating and healing is common in traditional folk medical systems, and the multiple possibilities resulting from the combination of biodiversity and culture confer a wealth and complexity in terms of knowledge of the flora and fauna as to their potential as food medicine. L. Manniche, An Ancient Egyptian Herbal, University of Texas Press, Austin, Tex, USA, 1989. Other lessons have been learned, too. The surgical procedures implemented on these bears for extracting bile are usually conducted in a crude manner with little attention paid to the risks to the animals health from such procedures. 8, no. Sifakas neither monkey nor ape but a prosimian from Madagascar increase their consumption of tannin-rich plants while pregnant or breast-feeding. Among the ingredients used by TCM we can find a series of products derived from protected and endangered animals, a request fueled by a millionaire black market. In this study, chelonians stood out as the reptiles most used as medicinal food ( In this study we interviewed 124 merchants and 203 traditional users of animal-derived remedies in Brazil, aiming at documenting the animal species used as foods and medicines in urban and rural areas of the country. 1, pp. A market in Jatinegara selling live chicks, ducks, macaques, civets and pythons. C. Seixas and A. Begossi, Ethnozoology of caiaras from Aventureiro, Ilha Grande, Journal of Ethnobiology, vol. Though medical researchers have found rhino horn to be composed of only keratin (a substance making up human hair and nails), the extensive use of rhino horns in traditional medical practices is still carried out. Biology, Medicine and Surgery of South American Wild Animals examines the medicine and treatment of animals specific to South America. INTRODUCTION. Here we sought to better understand the role and use of lion body parts in the commercial traditional medicine (muthi) trade of South Africa. 11, no. Local knowledge and exploitation of the avian fauna by a rural community in the semi-arid zone of northeastern Brazil. How Looking to Animals Can Improve Human Medicine. 3, pp. W. C. Willett, Fish: balancing health risks and benefits, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, vol. 15591573, 1982. DNA Barcoding for the Identification and Authentication of Animal Species in Traditional Medicine. H. Fernandes-Ferreira, R. L. Cruz, D. M. Borges-Nojosa, and R. R. N. Alves, Crenas Associadas a Serpentes no Estado do Cear, Nordeste do Brasil, Sitientibus, vol. Today, each of the five extant species of rhinoceroses, including Indian Rhinos and White Rhinos, are threatened with extinction. 1, pp. 113, no. 20, 2022. 5, article 1, 30 pages, 2009. R. R. N. Alves, K. S. Vieira, G. G. Santana et al., A review on human attitudes towards reptiles in Brazil, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, vol. After observing brown bears and their compounding of osh root, indigenous Navajo people co-opted the formula for their own devices, using the root to treat upset bellies. B. Thorbjarnarson, Reptiles as a food resource, Biodiversity and Conservation, vol. The findings suggesting that overexploitation for medicinal use could be an overlooked source of threat for mammalian species. But parasites like these are everyday and often lethal concerns for other animals. 29, no. So begins a 1993 review article on the use of medicinal plants by animals. J. MMA Status of the National Biodiversity Strategy Advances, in Proceedings of the 2003 Meeting for Identification of Issues on Biodiversity for Cooperation and Interchanging among South American countries, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 2003. Many of these products are used to treat conditions ranging from cancer, mental illness, and various injuries. Accessibility With only a quarter of the population in Enlightened mode, its a wonder anything is left in the wild. Though trade in turtle parts have been banned in most parts of the world, human greed continues to threaten the survival of this species. In Brazil. 320321, 2005. 6, pp. J. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. An official website of the United States government. 651661, 2001. 378391, 2006. According to the traditional healers , the medicine made from tiger parts is believed to cure a range of disorders including toothaches. 3, pp. The growing awareness of the links between traditional therapeutic-alimentary uses of wildlife and conservation has drawn attention to the gaps in knowledge on the social, economic, and biological contexts in which different forms of traditional wildlife uses take place, particularly with regard to zootherapeutic resources. But what might pharmacies look like if they weren't run by humans? Though trade in turtle parts have been banned in most parts of the world, human greed continues to threaten the survival of this species. 40, no. "The widespread utilization of mammals in traditional medicine (including threatened species) is evidence of the importance of understanding such uses in the context of mammal conservation. 267281, Columbia University Press, New York, NY, USA, 2000. A. Begossi and F. Braga, Food taboos and folk medicine among fishermen from the Tocantins River, Amazoniana, vol. K. H. Redford and J. G. Robinson, Subsistence and commercial uses of wildlife in Latin America, in Neotropical Wildlife Use and Conservation, J. G. Robinson and K. H. Redford, Eds., pp. 11, pp. 3, pp. A preventative use of medication is seen in tropical, ,who consume dirt and clay packed with an array of salutary, : calcium, magnesium, zinc and more. The high degree of overlap between medicinal and alimentary uses of wild animals highlights the importance of understanding the socioeconomic, cultural, and ecological contexts in which those traditional uses take place for elucidating their potential impact on public health and biodiversity conservation. A. J. McMichael and C. D. Butler, Fish, health, and sustainability, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, vol. Ayurvedic medicine recommends snake venom to treat arthritis, while tarantula bites and ground-up fangs traditionally been used in South America, Asia and Africa to cure a variety of ailments,. The widespread utilization of mammals in traditional medicine (including threatened species) is evidence of the importance of understanding such uses in the context of mammal conservation. Wild bears are also captured and killed for their gall bladder. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. It now even includes caterpillars. After observing brown bears and their compounding of osh root, indigenous Navajo people co-opted the formula for their own devices, using the root to treat upset bellies. The role of animal-derived remedies as complementary medicine in Brazil. However, modern medical research resents such claims. Similar findings were described by Begossi [4] and Seixas and Begossi [78] who recorded the use of the word carregado to encompasses a set of supposed attributes of an animal (such as teeth, blood, aggressive behavior, strong flesh, and fattiness) and factors that could provoke an inflammation if the animal was eaten by a wounded or unhealthy person. Plants often contain toxic defensive chemicals that can accumulate and harm the animals that eat them, which primates. 2, pp. Ethnoichthyology of the indigenous Truk people, Northeast Brazil. 311, 1996. 4, pp. Tigers in Asia have undergone a drastic decline in numbers, and every species of tiger is either critically endangered or endangered with only a few hundred to a few thousand individuals of each species remaining in the wild. See this image and copyright information in PMC. For years, the bantengs have been hunted for their meat and other body parts and like many other wild species of Southeast Asia, the banteng body parts have often been utilized for traditional remedies. | . F. S. Ferreira, N. L. G. Silva, E. F. F. Matias et al., Potentiation of aminoglycoside antibiotic activity using the body fat from the snake Boa constrictor, Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy, vol. B. Thorbjarnarson, C. J. Lagueux, D. Bolze, M. W. Klemens, and A. However, the blissful situation was not to last long. E. Chivian, Biodiversity: Its Importance to Human Health, Center for Health and the Global Environment. N. L. Etkin, Eating on the Wild Side: The Pharmacologic, Ecologic and Social Implications of Using Noncultigens, University Arizona Press, Tucson, Arizona, 2000. Stitches, antibiotics, and other measures need to be taken to ensure that the wound closes and doesn't get infected. 3, pp. Baffling Spiderweb Star Discovered Is It an Alien Megastructure? Number of animal species, per taxonomic category, used as food and medicines in Brazil. In the Mediterranean, these ancient practices were documented in historic texts such as Dioscoride's De Materia Medica (40 . 21, no. Though habitat loss has been one of the primary factors driving these tiger species to extinction, poaching for tiger parts is another major cause of worry. 6, no. Economically, animals provide meat, whether farmed or . Rea [69] noted that not only snakes are rejected because of their disagreeable nature, but also any other creature with a similar shape or behavior will receive similar treatment. 8, pp. The Term 'Spirit Animal' Means More Than Your Favorite Animal, These Octopuses Throw Objects, Sometimes At Each Other, The Last Of North Americas Great Rhinos That Evolved 55 Million Years Ago, Human Expansion Could Have Led To Madagascars Missing Large Vertebrates. All Rights Reserved. Historical sources of ancient Egypt also mention the medicinal uses of animal-derived substances, such as cattle milk, bee honey, lizard blood, ox organs, swallows liver, bat limbs, ambergris from the sperm whale, and the glands of the musk deer [1215]. 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