Ethnoveterinary Study of Plant-Based Remedies for Treating Diseases in Small Ruminants in Maputo Province, Mozambique

• Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine Vol. 2023; no. 1; p. 1842870
• Main Authors: Barbosa, Filomena M. A., Cala, Aida C., Sevastyanov, Viktor, Boane, Ernesto, Hlashwayo, Delfina F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Hindawi 01.01.2023; Hindawi Limited
• Subjects: Agricultural production; Aloe vera; Animals; Asphodelaceae; Cissus quadrangularis; Data collection; Euphorbia kirkii; Euphorbiaceae; Fabaceae; Flowers & plants; Herbal medicine; Livestock; Rural areas; Sheep; Sociodemographics; Wounds; Mozambique

Small ruminants, particularly goats and sheep, are key livestock species in Mozambique, and their production is mainly undertaken by families. However, small ruminants are often plagued by diseases that can cause considerable economic damage. In this context, traditional remedies, including various...