Animal-based remedies as complementary medicines in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Brazil

• Main Authors: Barboza Raynner RD (Author), Souto Wedson MS (Author), Tavares Marília C (Author), Lima Helenice N (Author), Alves Rômulo RN (Author), Vasconcellos Alexandre (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of animal products in healing is an ancient and widespread cross-cultural practice. In northeastern Brazil, especially in the semi-arid region, animals and plants are widely used in traditional medicine and play significant r...