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The Globalization of Traditional Medicine in Northern Peru : From Shamanism to Molecules
Author
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-46, 46 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
46
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Northern Peru represents the center of the Andean “health axis,” with roots going back to traditional practices of Cupisnique culture (1000 BC).
For more than a decade of research, semistructured interviews were conducted with healers, collectors, and sellers of medicinal plants.
In addition, bioassays were carried out to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of plants found.
Most of the 510 species encountered were native to Peru (83%).
Fifty percent of the plants used in colonial times have disappeared from the pharmacopoeia.
Market vendors specialized either on common and exotic plants, plants for common ailments, and plants only used by healers or on plants with magical purposes.
Over 974 preparations with up to 29 different ingredients were used to treat 164 health conditions.
Almost 65% of the medicinal plants were applied in these mixtures.
Antibacterial activity was confirmed in most plants used for infections.
Twenty-four percent of the aqueous extracts and 76% of the ethanolic extracts showed toxicity.
Traditional preparation methods take this into account when choosing the appropriate solvent for the preparation of a remedy.
The increasing demand for medicinal species did not increase the cultivation of medicinal plants.
Most species are wild collected, causing doubts about the sustainability of trade.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bussmann, Rainer W.. 2013. The Globalization of Traditional Medicine in Northern Peru : From Shamanism to Molecules. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-46.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460926
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bussmann, Rainer W.. The Globalization of Traditional Medicine in Northern Peru : From Shamanism to Molecules. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-46.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460926
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bussmann, Rainer W.. The Globalization of Traditional Medicine in Northern Peru : From Shamanism to Molecules. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-46.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460926
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460926