Figure 5From: Dermatological remedies in the traditional pharmacopoeia of Vulture-Alto Bradano, inland southern ItalyA young shepherd (23 years old) from Sant' Andrea uses a mixture of red wine vinegar and copper sulphate to rinse the cracked hooves of his ass. He also applies the crushed mature fruits of Sambucus ebulus (Iervolē) to open wounds on his livestock as an insect repellent.Back to article page