Natural Medicine and COVID 19 in Ecuador
Keywords:
natural medicine, family strategies, Covid-19
Abstract
Ecuador is a pluricultural country, which is reflected in its history of medical pluralism. This has become especially apparent with the spread throughout the country of COVID-19. This paper discusses survey results on the use of natural medicines to prevent the virus. Respondents in the region of Santo Domingo de los Colorados indicate they have turned to a variety of natural remedies, such as lemon, ginger, and garlic, during the pandemic. This contributes to a growing body of studies that analyze the use of natural medicines to treat or prevent COVID-19.
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Leslie, C. (1980). "Medical pluralism in world perspective [1]." Social Science & Medicine. Part B: Medical Anthropology 14(4): 191-195.
Luque, J. S. (2007). "Healthcare Choices and Acute Respiratory Infection: A Rural Ecuadorian Case Study." Human Organization 66(3): 282-291.
Mignone, J., et al. (2007). "Best practices in intercultural health: five case studies in Latin America." Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 3(1): 31-undefined.
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Pedersen, D. and C. Coloma (1983). "Traditional medicine in Ecuador: The structure of the non-formal health systems." Social Science & Medicine 17(17): 1249-1255.
Rios, M., et al. (2017). "“Horchata” drink in Southern Ecuador: medicinal plants and people’s wellbeing." Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13(1): 18.
Tinitana, F., et al. (2016). "Medicinal plants sold at traditional markets in southern Ecuador." Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12(1): 29.
Torri, M. C. (2013). "Perceptions and uses of plants for reproductive health among traditional midwives in Ecuador: moving towards intercultural pharmacological practices." Midwifery 29(7): 809-817.
Published
2020-11-22
How to Cite
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Hutchins F. Natural Medicine and COVID 19 in Ecuador. PFR [Internet]. 2020Nov.22 [cited 2025Apr.14];5(3). Available from: https://practicafamiliarrural.org/index.php/pfr/article/view/179
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