Table 6 Methods used in preparing animal-based medicines (53 in total)
Types of preparation | No. of preparation | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Direct use of raw and/or /fresh animal material | 26 | 49.1 |
Drying | 6 | 11.3 |
Cooking | 4 | 7.6 |
Preparing a soup and/or a stew | 4 | 7.6 |
Drying and powdering | 3 | 5.6 |
Drying, powdering and mixing other ingredients | 3 | 5.6 |
Warming or melting | 3 | 5.6 |
Drying and smoking/burning (e.g., fumigation) | 2 | 3.8 |
Fresh/raw material mixed with other ingredients | 2 | 3.8 |