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| Wendimu, A. | |
| The traditional medicinal use of some animals and their products in Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia | |
| 2021 Full Book | |
Ethnopharmacological relevance: From the beginning of recorded history, ora and fauna have played a crucial part in human existence for a therapeutic purpose to heal different diseases and are still being used in Ethiopia. Ethnozoological studies are necessary so as to get new medications for human and livestock health ailments. There is a sense of urgency in gathering such information. This is the rst ethnozoological survey to do statistical calculations on animal-based treatments. Aim of the study: The present study aimed to identify, analyze and record traditional knowledge on the use of animals by the indigenous people living on Diguna Fango district, Wolaita, Ethiopia, and to document the traditional names, preparation, and uses of these animals for therapeutic purpose. Materials and methods: A eld survey was carried out from March 2021 to June 2021 by personal interviews through semi-structured questionnaires and open group discussions. Two hundred male and female informants gave information concerning the therapeutic uses of various animal parts/products. Results: For the treatment of 159 identied different ailments, thirty-nine animal parts/products were utilized. Mammals were the topmost use report, followed by arthropods and avian species. Conclusions: The outcomes showed that there's the highest ethnozoological knowledge to be recognized which could be of use in emerging innovative drugs. As a result, it is predicted that the information contained in the study will be utilized in the region's forthcoming ethnozoological, ethnopharmacological, and conservation-related research. |
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