The Use of Shells of Marine Molluscs in Spanish Ethnomedicine: A Historical Approach and Present and Future Perspectives

• Ngā kaituhi matua: José A. González (Author), José Ramón Vallejo (Author)
• Hōputu: Pukapuka
• I whakaputaina: MDPI AG, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Ngā marau: article
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Since ancient times, the shells of marine molluscs have been used as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic resource. In Spain, they were part of practical guides for doctors or pharmacists until the 19th century. In general, seashells were prepared by dissolving in vinegar and were part of plasters or p...