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
