Traditional peruan medicine in the therapy of sterility.
Authors:
C. F. Bazán 1; J. C. Correa 2; Tomáš Fait 3
Authors‘ workplace:
Krankenhaus Grafenau, Deutchland
Gynekologicko-porodnické oddělení Nemocnice Žatec
1; Gynekologická ambulance, Casa Grande - La Libertad, Peru
2; Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN Praha
3
Published in:
Prakt Gyn 2009; 13(4): 232-233
Overview
Traditional peruan medicine in the therapy of sterility. The aim of this article is to explore possibilies of ancient peruan phytoterapy as adjuvant or alternative therapy of sterility. Efficacy of Maca and cat’s claw have demonstrated in few little studies. Personal skills of author confirm it.
Key words:
Maca – cat’s claw – phytoterapy – sterility
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