Brazilian Turtle For Treatment
I found an interesting research on P. expansa, a Brazilian turtle species that is being used for treating health problems.
In the northern Brazilian Region, P. expansa is among the species most frequently used for medicinal purposes. Medicinal products derived from P. expansa are utilized in rural areas and are commercialized in outdoor markets for treatment of diseases. In the City of Belém products derived from P. expansa have been traded for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. According to the interviewees (n = 23, 100%), products originating from "tortoises" are useful for treating several diseases including rheumatism, bleeding (wounds), arthritis, tumors, inflammation, cellulite, acne, blemishes and scars. Medicinal products of P. expansa can be used solely or in combination with other zootherapeuticals and phytotherapeuticals. The main reasons for popularity of animal-based remedies in surveyed areas were cultural aspects, perceived efficacy and economic accessibility.
According to interviewees, fat is the most widely traded product from P. expansa. Fat is used to make a topical rub for wounds and aching muscles. This product can be taken orally for some illnesses. Soap is also produced from fat of P. expansa and has been used for treating acne and scars.
In Pesqueiro Beach, we observed that fat from P. expansa was prescribed to treat 12 different diseases: inflammation, acne, tumor, boil, rheumatism, skin spots, backache, earache, arthrosis, arthritis and swelling. Additionally, eggs shells of P. expansa are used to treat pterigium
Source: http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/3
In the northern Brazilian Region, P. expansa is among the species most frequently used for medicinal purposes. Medicinal products derived from P. expansa are utilized in rural areas and are commercialized in outdoor markets for treatment of diseases. In the City of Belém products derived from P. expansa have been traded for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. According to the interviewees (n = 23, 100%), products originating from "tortoises" are useful for treating several diseases including rheumatism, bleeding (wounds), arthritis, tumors, inflammation, cellulite, acne, blemishes and scars. Medicinal products of P. expansa can be used solely or in combination with other zootherapeuticals and phytotherapeuticals. The main reasons for popularity of animal-based remedies in surveyed areas were cultural aspects, perceived efficacy and economic accessibility.
According to interviewees, fat is the most widely traded product from P. expansa. Fat is used to make a topical rub for wounds and aching muscles. This product can be taken orally for some illnesses. Soap is also produced from fat of P. expansa and has been used for treating acne and scars.
In Pesqueiro Beach, we observed that fat from P. expansa was prescribed to treat 12 different diseases: inflammation, acne, tumor, boil, rheumatism, skin spots, backache, earache, arthrosis, arthritis and swelling. Additionally, eggs shells of P. expansa are used to treat pterigium
Source: http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/3
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