Animals and animal products as medicines: A survey of Epie-Atissa and Ogbia people of Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Context: The importance of traditional medicine cannot be over emphasized as a quarter of prescription drugs globally are natural based. In this type of medicine, plants are mixed together or are sometimes used in combination with other materials such as animals and minerals, as remedy. While a cons...
Main Authors: | Gideon O. Alade, Arueniobebh Frank, Kola’ K. Ajibesin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academic Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Antofagasta (ASOCIFA)
2018-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research |
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Online Access: | http://jppres.com/jppres/pdf/vol6/jppres18.399_6.6.483.pdf |
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