Traditional Medical Knowledge and Use of Pangolins Among the Awori People in Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Soewu Durojaye A, Adekanola Temilolu A
Primary Institution: Covenant University, Nigeria
Hypothesis
How do the Awori people utilize pangolins in their traditional medicine practices?
Conclusion
The use of pangolins in traditional medicine is unsustainable and poses a threat to their population.
Supporting Evidence
- An average of 1.6 pangolins were used per practitioner per month.
- 92% of respondents believed pangolin abundance is decreasing.
- 47 different conditions were treated using pangolin parts.
Takeaway
The Awori people use pangolins for medicine, but this is harming the animals and could lead to their extinction.
Methodology
Interviews with 40 traditional medical practitioners using open-ended questionnaires.
Potential Biases
Practitioners may have withheld information to protect their traditional knowledge.
Limitations
The study may not capture all traditional practices or the full range of conditions treated.
Participant Demographics
80% of respondents were aged between 46 and 75 years, with 90% being male.
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