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

• Main Authors: Laura Estelle Yêyinou Loko (Author), Sédami Medegan Fagla (Author), Azize Orobiyi (Author), Bienvenu Glinma (Author), Joelle Toffa (Author), Omédine Koukoui (Author), Luc Djogbenou (Author), Fernand Gbaguidi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...