Table 1 Categories of diseases treated with animal-based medicines that are sold in public markets in Crato and Juazeiro do Norte, according to the "Centro Brasileiro de Classificação de Doenças" (1993)
From: Animal-based folk remedies sold in public markets in Crato and Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
Categories | Ailments cited by the vendors | Total |
|---|---|---|
A | Inflammations and "simpatias" | 3 |
B | Asthma, coughs, sore throat and bronchitis | 4 |
C | Rheumatism, arthritis, back aches and osteoporosis | 4 |
D | Hemorrhoids and cholesterol | 2 |
E | Snake bites | 1 |
F | Ear aches and deafness | 2 |
G | Urinary infections | 1 |
H | Bruises and alcoholism | 2 |
I | Intestinal infections | 1 |
J | Whooping cough, pityriasis and leprosy | 3 |
K | Fissures on the sole of the feet | 1 |
Total | 24 |