Medicinal Use of Fossils in Latin America
Author Information
Author(s): Geraldo Jorge Barbosa Moura, Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
Primary Institution: Federal Rural University of Pernambuco
Hypothesis
This study investigates the use of Testudine fossils for folk medicine in Latin America.
Conclusion
The study highlights the traditional medicinal use of turtle fossils in Latin America and proposes a new discipline called ethnopaleontology.
Supporting Evidence
- Testudine fossils are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
- The study proposes the creation of a new discipline called ethnopaleontology.
- Fossils are considered national property and are legally protected in Brazil.
Takeaway
People in Latin America use turtle fossils to help with health problems, and this study is the first to look into it.
Methodology
The study involved informal conversations with quarry workers about the use of turtle shell fossils as medicine.
Potential Biases
The reliance on informal conversations may introduce bias in the reported uses of fossils.
Limitations
The study is based on casual records and informal conversations, which may not provide comprehensive data.
Participant Demographics
Participants were quarry workers from the Caldas Quarry in Nova Olinda, Ceará, Brazil.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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