The upsurge of multiple drug resistance (MDR) bacteria substantially diminishes the
effectiveness of antibiotic arsenal and therefore intensifies the rate of therapeutic failure. The …

Social insects, ie ants, bees, wasps and termites, are key components of ecological
communities, and are important ecosystem services (ESs) providers. Here, we review the …

Zootherapy is the treatment of human ailments with remedies made from animals and their
products. Despite its prevalence in traditional medical practices worldwide, research on this …

The changes in lifestyle and living conditions have affected not only humans but also
microorganisms. As man invents new drugs and therapies, pathogens alter themselves to …

Termites are mainly known for damage caused to human beings, both in urban and rural
areas. However, these insects play an important role in the decomposition of organic matter …

Silymarin is a standardized extract from the dried seeds of the milk thistle (Silybum
marianum L. Gaertn.) clinically used as an antihepatotoxic agent. The aim of this study was …

Over the centuries, a significant part of the Brazilian fauna is widely sold, more specifically in
retail stores or street markets. The objective was to characterize the sale of medicinal …

The Gran Chaco region is an area of vast cultural and biological richness that is inhabited by
different American indigenous hunter-gatherer groups and has a great number of threatened …

AIM OF THE STUDY: This study investigates the trade of animals for medicinal purposes in
Natal metropolitan area, northeastern Brazil, to document which animal species are used …

Background Animal-based remedies constitute an integral part of Traditional Medicine and
this is true in Brazil as well both in rural and urban areas of the country. Due to its long …