Coca: The History and Medical Significance of an Ancient Andean Tradition
Joint Authors
Biondich, Amy Sue
Joslin, Jeremy David
Source
Emergency Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Coca leaf products are an integral part of the lives of the Andean peoples from both a cultural and traditional medicine perspective.
Coca is also the whole plant from which cocaine is derived.
Coca products are thought to be a panacea for health troubles in regions of South America.
This review will examine the toxicology of whole coca and will also look at medicinal applications of this plant, past, present, and future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Biondich, Amy Sue& Joslin, Jeremy David. 2016. Coca: The History and Medical Significance of an Ancient Andean Tradition. Emergency Medicine International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104568
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Biondich, Amy Sue& Joslin, Jeremy David. Coca: The History and Medical Significance of an Ancient Andean Tradition. Emergency Medicine International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104568
American Medical Association (AMA)
Biondich, Amy Sue& Joslin, Jeremy David. Coca: The History and Medical Significance of an Ancient Andean Tradition. Emergency Medicine International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104568
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104568