Indigenous knowledge system associated with the uses of insects for therapeutic or medicinal purposes in two main provinces of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Background: Some insects are harmful to humans, plants and animals, but some of them can also be a source of proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals and be of therapeutic value. The therapeutic potential requires that medicinal insects and their derived products need to be scrutinized. This study high...
Main Authors: | Drabo, S.F (Author), Gnankiné, O. (Author), Ouango, M. (Author), Ouedraogo, N. (Author), Romba, R. (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central Ltd
2022
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Online Access: | View Fulltext in Publisher |
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