Toxins and pharmacologically active compounds from species of the family Bufonidae (Amphibia, Anura)

C Rodríguez, L Rollins-Smith, R Ibáñez… - Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Among amphibians, 15 of the 47 species reported to be
used in traditional medicines belong to the family Bufonidae, which demonstrates their …

Ecosystem services generated by Neotropical freshwater fishes

FM Pelicice, AA Agostinho, VM Azevedo-Santos… - Hydrobiologia, 2023 - Springer
To understand how Neotropical freshwater fishes (NFF) benefit society, we conducted a
broad literature survey to (i) map and list the ecosystem services (ES) generated by these …

Vernacular taxonomy, cultural and ethnopharmacological applications of avian and mammalian species in the vicinity of Ayubia National Park, Himalayan Region

SM Bashir, M Altaf, T Hussain, M Umair, M Majeed… - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Birds and mammals are strongly embedded in anthropological culture
around the world. This study article discusses the cultural and therapeutic value of avian and …

Ethnomedicinal applications of animal species by the local communities of Punjab, Pakistan

M Altaf, M Umair, AR Abbasi, N Muhammad… - Journal of ethnobiology …, 2018 - Springer
Background Different species of animals are being utilized in traditional therapies by various
cultures for a long time and such uses still exist in folk medicine. The present study aimed to …

The use of fish and herptiles in traditional folk therapies in three districts of Chenab riverine area in Punjab, Pakistan

M Altaf, AM Abbasi, M Umair, MS Amjad… - Journal of ethnobiology …, 2020 - Springer
Background Like botanical taxa, various species of animals are also used in traditional and
modern health care systems. Present study was intended with the aim to document the …

Ethnomedicinal and cultural practices of mammals and birds in the vicinity of river Chenab, Punjab-Pakistan

M Altaf, A Javid, M Umair, KJ Iqbal, Z Rasheed… - Journal of ethnobiology …, 2017 - Springer
Background Although, use of animal species in disease treatment and culture practices is as
ancient as that of plant species; however ethnomedicinal uses and cultural values of animal …

Cross-cultural diversity analysis: traditional knowledge and uses of freshwater fish species by indigenous peoples of southern Punjab, Pakistan

KJ Iqbal, M Umair, M Altaf, T Hussain… - Journal of ethnobiology …, 2023 - Springer
Background Fisheries have tremendous cultural and educational importance in human
societies. The world is undergoing fast environmental and cultural changes, and local …

Traditional uses of animals in the Himalayan region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

M Faiz, M Altaf, M Umair, KS Almarry… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background: The use of animals and animal-derived products in ethnopharmacological
applications is an ancient human practice that continues in many regions today. The local …

Wildlife species used as traditional medicine by local people in Indonesia

A Mardiastuti, B Masy'ud, LINN GINOGA… - Biodiversitas Journal of …, 2021 - smujo.id
Mardiastuti A, Masy'ud B, Ginoga LN, Sastranegara H, Sutopo. 2021. Short Communication:
Wildlife species used as traditional medicine by local people in Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22 …

Ethno-knowledge and attitudes regarding snakebites in the Alto Juruá region, Western Brazilian Amazonia

AM da Silva, M Colombini, AM Moura-da-Silva… - Toxicon, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Background The Alto Juruá region, located in the extreme western part of the
Brazilian Amazonia, possesses an indigenous and riverine population which is involved in …