墨西哥传统医学中的常用动物药

Use of Medicinal Fauna in Mexican Traditional Medicine

墨西哥拥有丰富的动物种群,有许多动物具有药理学活性,应用历史可追溯至前拉美裔时代。近十年来,民族动物学研究在墨西哥逐渐热门起来,成为发现新药的重要途径。检索相关文献,综述墨西哥传统医学中动物药的药理学和毒理学研究进展,并对动物药的使用前景进行展望。

Mexico has great biodiversity of fauna.The use of fauna with medicinal properties is a common practice since pre-Hispanic times.In the last decade,there has been an interest in ethnozoological studies in Mexico.Therefore,more studies are needed in order to gather information regarding the use of fauna with medicinal properties in México.Ethnozoological studies are necessary in order to discover new medications for human health.This review presents current information in terms of ethnozoological,conservation status,trade,toxicological and pharmacological effects of fauna used for medicinal purposes in Mexican traditional medicine(MTM),based on scientific literature.Future prospects for research with medicinal fauna are discussed.