Table 1 Categories of diseases treated with zootherapeutic resources in the surveyed communities, according to CBCD - Brazilian Center for Classification of Diseases (1993)
From: Environmental influence on the choice of medicinal animals: a case study from northeastern Brazil
Categories | Diseases | Total |
|---|---|---|
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | Leg pain, plantar fasciitis, “hard nerves,” bone pain, joint pain, knee pain, hardened joints, spine pain, rheumatism, crooked knee | 10 |
Respiratory tract diseases | Sore throat, flu, cough, throat inflammation, asthma, asthma crisis | 7 |
Undefined diseases | Chest lump, inflammation, cracked heels, itching, healing | 5 |
External causes of morbidity and mortality | Swelling, wound, barbs, thorn removal | 4 |
Injury, poisoning, and some other consequences of external causes | Bruise, arm dislocation, ankle fracture | 3 |
Diseases of the circulatory system | Hemorrhoids, stroke, thrombosis | 3 |
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | Boil, blackhead, acne | 3 |
Nervous system disorders | Headache | 1 |
Ear and mastoid apophysis disorders | Ear pain | 1 |
Digestive tract diseases | Constipation | 1 |