Nutritional and Health Benefits of Donkey Milk

Prasad, Bhim Bali

doi:10.17352/jfsnt.000022

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“…For the treatment of asthma, pleurisy, and pneumonia the local people have used drinking of raw milk of donkeys which is supported by Schwarcz (2017) and Prasad (2020). Breast milk of humans is used for the treatment of eye disease especially for a child by dropping onto the eye is in line with the ndings of Diego et al (2016).…”

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

Wendimu

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2021

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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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Section: Comparison With Previous Studiesmentioning

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

Wendimu

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2021

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“…Whooping cough can be treated with donkey milk (Marufu, 2014). According to Prasad (2020), beauty products, such as soap, cream and body milk, can be made from donkey milk. Additionally, the Mongols consumed horse blood while commuting on long journeys and allowed horse milk to ferment to produce kumis (Frazier, 2005).…”

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Maintaining traditional values and looking for novel uses assure equines' survival as a species

Desta

2023

Equine Veterinary Education

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SummaryBackgroundRoutine tasks performed by equids have been taken over by motorised transportation and agricultural mechanisation services, and both are rapidly expanding in developing nations. For instance, in developing nations, the length of all‐season roads annually has increased by 0.2% and the number of vehicles by 15% to 17%. Consequently, rural agriculture no longer regularly recruits equines.ObjectivesStrategies need to be developed to safeguard the use values of equids to guarantee their crucial role in the daily lives of rural people.Study designThe report has compiled the findings of field‐based exploratory qualitative study.MethodsThis study involved in‐depth interviews of 10 knowledgeable informants and analysed FAOSTAT historical dataset to assess the population status of equids.ResultsTo encourage people to use equids for companionship and recreational purposes, the hobbies of equine farming need to be promoted in both urban and rural areas. Equestrian riding and racing can be beneficial for festivals and sociocultural events, like weddings, funerals and competitions. It is illogical to disregard the transportation, ploughing and crop harvesting roles of equids. It is worthwhile to include donkeys and mules in the well‐established sports of horseracing and riding. Bovines can produce high‐quality carcasses when equids are used as work animals. Equine manure is rich in nutrients compared with ruminant manure. Equid meat is occasionally consumed and exported. Equid hides can be used to produce leather goods and parchments. It is essential to investigate the medicinal value of equine products. By clipping hair from horses' tails and manes, handicraft people can make whiskers and cords of musical instruments. Equids are highly sought‐after in landscape management and scientific studies. In rangelands, horses can assist in monitoring grazing and browsing livestock. In open urban public spaces and rural areas, equines can graze on communal grazing lands as stray animals and a population of feral animals may eventually emerge.Main limitationsThis is an exploratory qualitative study and it needs to be supported by extensive studies involving formal surveys.ConclusionTo ensure the continued existence of equids, it is worthwhile to explore the derived use values, enhance the existing ones and alleviate their major production constraints.

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“…80-90% of the total microbial load is typically LAB, with concentrations ranging from 3-4 log CFU/mL. Due to the antibacterial effect of lysozymes, the number of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in donkey milk decreased during cold storage (Prasad 2020). One strain of Lactococcus paracasei that produces bacteriocin was found to have been isolated from donkey milk.…”

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“…Donkey milk contains less lactoferrin (0.080 g/L) than human (0.3-4.2 g/L) or bovine (0.10 g/L) milk (Cimmino et al 2023). Hydrolysis of glycosidic linkages of the mucous polysaccharides in the bacterial cell walls is the antimicrobial mechanism by which the ironbinding protein lactoferrin exerts its antibacterial effects (Chandran et al 2020;Prasad 2020).…”

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Donkey milk: chemical make-up, biochemical features, nutritional worth, and possible human health benefits - Current state of scientific knowledge

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Dev

et al. 2023

J Exp Bio & Ag Sci

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Milk and milk derivatives are widely consumed because of their high nutritional density. Donkey milk and milk products have been consumed since ancient times. The use of donkey milk in the human diet is gaining popularity. The abundance of antibacterial components and protective elements in donkey milk sets it apart from the milk of other animals. Like human milk, donkey milk has low fat, high lactose, and low casein/whey protein ratio. Donkey milk whey protein's anti-proliferative properties imply lung cancer treatment. Alpha-lactalbumin, a type of protein, has been found to have antiviral, anticancer, and anti-stress properties. Donkey milk, like human milk, includes a low amount of casein and a smaller quantity of beta-lactoglobulin than cow milk. Donkey milk is an alternative for newborns with cow milk protein allergy and lactose intolerance since it has a higher amount of lactose, improves palatability, and prevents allergies. Osteogenesis, arteriosclerosis therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, accelerated aging, and hypocholesterolemic diets are some areas where donkey milk is beneficial. Since it contains probiotic lactobacilli strains, fermented beverages can be made with donkey milk. Donkey milk moisturizes skin due to its high vitamin, mineral, and polyunsaturated fatty acid content. The chemical makeup and potential therapeutic benefits of donkey milk warrant additional research. This has led to a rise in interest in producing dairy goods derived from donkey milk. Donkey milk has been used to make cheese, ice cream, milk powder, and even some experimental useful fermented drinks. The present article summarises what we know about donkey milk's chemical makeup, biological functions, nutritional worth, and possible human health benefits.

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Nutritional and Health Benefits of Donkey Milk

Cited by 10 publications

References 30 publications

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

Maintaining traditional values and looking for novel uses assure equines' survival as a species

Donkey milk: chemical make-up, biochemical features, nutritional worth, and possible human health benefits - Current state of scientific knowledge

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