The inappropriate use of traditional medicines in South Africa.
J Ethnopharmacol
; 34(2-3): 253-9, 1991 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-1795529
ABSTRACT
Traditional medicines are culturally very important to the Zulu population of Southern Africa. The inappropriate use of herbs has however, resulted in numerous fatalities, invariably in children. This paper briefly summarises the belief of the Zulu population in traditional remedies, together with an outline of the problems at present being experienced in South Africa. A further note on the personal impressions and experiences of the authors and description of one such toxic herbal remedy, including use, toxic action and research carried out to date, are also given.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Medicinas Tradicionais Africanas
Limite:
Child
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Ethnopharmacol
Ano de publicação:
1991
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
África do Sul