Use of medicinal plants by veterinary practitioners in Spain: A cross-sectional survey

Medicinal plants have been used in veterinary medicine since ancient times, and they are gaining importance in Eastern Europe. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey on the use of medicinal plants in Spain. A cross-sectional study with an online questionnaire was carried out among Spanish sma...

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Published in:Frontiers in veterinary science 2022-12, Vol.9, p.1060738-1060738
Main Authors: Romero, Beatriz, Susperregui, Julen, Sahagún, Ana M, Diez, M José, Fernández, Nélida, García, Juan J, López, Cristina, Sierra, Matilde, Díez, Raquel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
medicinal plants (herbal drugs)
pets
Spain
use pattern
veterinarian
Veterinary Science
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Summary:Medicinal plants have been used in veterinary medicine since ancient times, and they are gaining importance in Eastern Europe. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey on the use of medicinal plants in Spain. A cross-sectional study with an online questionnaire was carried out among Spanish small animal veterinarians, to evaluate the use patterns of medicinal plants and attitudes of professionals toward it. 313 veterinarians took part in the study. Most of them were female (80.2%) and age ranged 35-49 (49.5%). 80.3% of respondents use phytotherapy. Musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal disorders were those most frequently treated, with cannabis, aloe and thyme the most often medicinal plants used. The most common pattern of user was women working in clinics.
ISSN:2297-1769
2297-1769
DOI:10.3389/fvets.2022.1060738