Ethnopharmacology in the History of Traditional Midwifery and Obstetrics in Inland Croatia

Abstract

Our review of the history of midwifery, obstetrics and gynecology in inland and coastal areas in northeast Croatia revealed a rich body of data on the use of ethnopharmacology in folklore traditional and approbated midwifery and obstetrics from the 18th to the 20th century. In this study, 42 plants, 4 animal preparations and 1 mineral preparation were presented in an approach to women's health during the history of obstetrics and midwifery.

Key words

history - midwifery - obstetrics - ethnopharmacology

Publication History

Received: 07 December 2020

Accepted after revision: 25 January 2021

Article published online:
22 March 2021

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