Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Medicinal plants for treating ruminants in Trinidad and Tobago
By Lans, C & Brown, G·Published in Preventive veterinary medicine·1998·School of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ethnoveterinary medicines used for ruminants in Trinidad and Tobago.
Plain-English summary
In Trinidad and Tobago, researchers looked into traditional veterinary practices used for treating ruminants, like cows and goats, back in 1995. They found that 20 different medicinal plants were commonly used, with Azadirachta indica (neem) and Curcuma longa (turmeric) being the most popular. These plants were mainly used to help with internal parasites, injuries, and issues related to pregnancy. The study followed a detailed four-step process to gather and document this information. This research could serve as a starting point for more scientific studies to confirm which of these traditional treatments are effective.
Abstract
Ethnoveterinary research was conducted in Trinidad and Tobago in 1995, in order to document existing ethnoveterinary practices. This paper describes 20 medicinal plants used to treat ruminants. The main plants used were Azadirachta indica and Curcuma longa. Medicinal plants were used predominantly for endoparasites, internal and external injuries and pregnancy-related conditions. A 4-stage process was used to conduct the research and document the ethnoveterinary practices. This documentation could provide a foundation for the further scientific study and verification of those practices which merit such study.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9658442/