Ethnozoological Study of Traditional Medicinal Animals Used by the Kore People in Amaro Woreda, Southern Ethiopia

Yohannes, Dereje W.; Chane, Meseret

doi:10.5376/ijmeb.2014.04.0002

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“…Out of the diverse body parts of the animals, visceral organs (bile, fat, tongue, juices, liver, rumen, spleen, pancreas) and animal products (egg, milk, butter, cheese, and honey,) have the highest proportion (N = 18, 20.45%), followed by meat (N = 13, 14.7%) used for remedial preparation. However, other similar ndings reported esh with the highest proportion (33.8%), followed by fat (11.5%), bone (8.6%), and blood (8.6%) (Dereje and Chane, 2014;Kendie et al, 2018).…”

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“…A similar study done in Ethiopia indicated that, out of 51 animal species used therapeutically, 27(52.9%) were mammals, 9(17.6%) birds, 7(13.7%) arthropods, 6(11.76%) reptiles, and 1(1.96%) species each represented sh and annelids (Kendie et al, 2018). Dereje and Chane (2014) identi ed a total of 21 animal species, such as mammals, reptiles, and birds to prepare remedies for 46 ailments in the southern part of Ethiopia. Felipe et al (2013) was also observed the maximum quantity of mammalian species in zootherapeutic activity in Brazil.…”

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“…The study of Haileselasie (2012) that was done in the Degu tribes in the Northern Tigray region of Ethiopia indicated that 23 animals and their parts were to be used in the form of traditional medicines. Dereje and Chane (2014) were reported that, in the southern part of Ethiopia, a total of 21 animal species were used to prepare remedies for 46 ailments. In the Kafta-Humera district, Northern Ethiopia, 16 species of medicinal animals were collected and identi ed for treating 18 diverse human ailments (Yirga et al, 2011).…”

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“…Raw used medicines hold the largest share 58(65.90%) of the total preparation, followed by cooked 9(10.23%), soup 4(4.55%), fumigation and roasted (each 3.40%), warm and dried (each 3.40%), oiled and decoction (each 2.27%), and churned 1 (1.14%). The medicinal animal species taken as raw for the treatment of ailments is a common method among the tribal communities in Ethiopia as well as at the global level (El-Kamali, 2000;Alves et al, 2010;2012;Kim and Song, 2013;Dereje and Chane, 2014;Kendie et al, 2018).…”

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“…The medicinal uses of animal species were identi ed therapeutically to prepare remedies and treat different ailments in different corners of Ethiopia (Kendie et al, 2018). Among those animals that were used therapeutically were mammals, reptiles, and birds (Dereje and Chane, 2014). However, most of the ethnobiological studies conducted in Ethiopia have focused on traditional knowledge of plants (Hailemariam, 2009;Giday, 2010;Regassa 2013;Assegid and Tesfaye, 2014;Melesse et al 2015;Tuasha et al 2018;Tefera and Kim 2019;Wendimu et al, 2021).…”

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The traditional medicinal use of some animals and their products in Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia

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Ethnopharmacological relevance: From the beginning of recorded history, flora and fauna have played a crucial part in human existence for a therapeutic purpose to heal different diseases and are still being used in Ethiopia. Ethnozoological studies are necessary so as to get new medications for human and livestock health ailments. There is a sense of urgency in gathering such information. This is the first ethnozoological survey to do statistical calculations on animal-based treatments. Aim of the study: The present study aimed to identify, analyze and record traditional knowledge on the use of animals by the indigenous people living on Diguna Fango district, Wolaita, Ethiopia, and to document the traditional names, preparation, and uses of these animals for therapeutic purpose. Materials and methods: A field survey was carried out from March 2021 to June 2021 by personal interviews through semi-structured questionnaires and open group discussions. Two hundred male and female informants gave information concerning the therapeutic uses of various animal parts/products. Results: For the treatment of 159 identified different ailments, thirty-nine animal parts/products were utilized. Mammals were the topmost use report, followed by arthropods and avian species. Conclusions: The outcomes showed that there’s the highest ethnozoological knowledge to be recognized which could be of use in emerging innovative drugs. As a result, it is predicted that the information contained in the study will be utilized in the region's forthcoming ethnozoological, ethnopharmacological, and conservation-related research.

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Animal and their products used for treatment and prevention of disease practiced by traditional healers in Jimma Arjo district, East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia

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2023

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BackgroundEthiopia is one of the countries with richest fauna used for medicinal purpose. The Jimma Arjo community has knowledge and practice of utilizing this medicinal animal for treatment of human and animal ailments.ObjectiveThe objective of this research is to assess animals and their products used for treatment of human and animal ailmentMethodsA cross‐sectional ethnozoological survey was conducted using a semi structured questionnaire among purposively selected traditional healers resided in Jimma Arjo district. The data collected was entered in Microsoft excel spread sheet and analysed using SPSS statistical software. Fidelity level (FL), use value and informant consensus factor was determined.ResultsA total of 33 animal species was found to be used for treating 40 human ailments and different livestock disease confirmed by 36 informants of different ages, sexes and educational backgrounds. The majority of animals (63.63%) were mammals followed by birds (15.15%). Most of the respondents were male, married and aged 55 years and above. Most of the healers learn ethnozoological practice from the father (36.11%) followed by mother (19.44%). The traditional practice is accepted by (72.22%) of the community where 61.11% of the healers are not willing to transfer their knowledge to other. For most of the healers, the reason to practice traditional healing was for treating one's own family or animals (41.67%). The FL was found 100% for honey from Apis mellifera and Trigona spp. for asthma, Cynopterus sphinx for viral skin disease and Crocuta crocuta for bad sprit treatment. In this study, honey from A. mellifera, Hystrix cristata and Sus scrofa domesticus were reported to cure different ailments.ConclusionThis study indicated wide use of medicinal animals and their products which could be used as an alternative and complementary medicine or a basis for in developing new drugs because the existing drugs especially antimicrobials are under threat due to the development of resistance by microbes.

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Ethnozoological study of medicinal animals and animals’ products used by traditional medicinal practitioners and indigenous people in Motta city administration and Hulet Eju Enessie District, East Gojjam, Northwest Ethiopia

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Background: In Ethiopia, many ethnic communities use traditional/indigenous medicine for primary health care. However, this indigenous medicinal practice is being neglected and continued to be lost due to poor documentation as they are transferred from generation to generation through oral tradition. Therefore, this ethnozoological study aimed to assess and document the medicinal use of animals and animals' products used by traditional medicinal practitioners and indigenous people in Motta city administration and Hulet Eju Enessie Districts, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. Methods: Cross-sectional ethnozoological survey was conducted using a Semi-structured questionnaire among purposively selected respondents in Motta city administration and Hulet Eju Enessie District, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia from September 2020 to June 2021 GC. The ethnozoological data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 and Microsoft Excell Spreadsheet. Fidelity level, use-value, and informant consensus factor were determined. Results: A total of 25 animal species were reported to be used for the treatment of different ailments by 33 informants. The majority of animals (64%) were mammals followed by birds (16%). The fidelity level ranged from 18.2 (Hyena for bad spirit) to 100% (stingless be for asthma, Tiger for rabies virus, Whisper for nightmare). Conclusion: This study showed the wide use of medicinal animals and their parts/products for meeting the primary healthcare needs of the community in the study area. Therefore, this ethnozoological medicinal knowledge needs to be integrated with modern medicine to use animals/animals' products as a potential source of effective drugs for different ailments.

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Ethnozoological Study of Traditional Medicinal Animals Used by the Kore People in Amaro Woreda, Southern Ethiopia

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The traditional medicinal use of some animals and their products in Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia

The traditional medicinal use of some animals and their products in Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia

Animal and their products used for treatment and prevention of disease practiced by traditional healers in Jimma Arjo district, East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia

Ethnozoological study of medicinal animals and animals’ products used by traditional medicinal practitioners and indigenous people in Motta city administration and Hulet Eju Enessie District, East Gojjam, Northwest Ethiopia

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