Doenças respiratórias e o uso de plantas medicinais pela população de São Luís-Maranhão:perfil de utilização e possíveis riscos associados

Paulo Rafael Silva Sampaio; Marcleane Costa Sousa; Pedro Lucas Leite dos Santos; Denise Fernandes Coutinho; Flávia Maria Mendonça do Amaral; Elizabeth Regina de Castro Borba; Crisálida Machado Vilanova

Respiratory diseases and the use of medicinal plants by São Luís-Maranhão population

usage profile and possible associated risks

Paulo Rafael Silva Sampaio Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Curso de Farmácia, São Luís, Maranhão https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7629-8320
Marcleane Costa Sousa Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Curso de Farmácia, São Luís, Maranhão https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8209-7288
Pedro Lucas Leite dos Santos Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Curso de Farmácia, São Luís, Maranhão
Denise Fernandes Coutinho Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Departamento de Farmácia, São Luís, Maranhão https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5665-9280
Flávia Maria Mendonça do Amaral Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Departamento de Farmácia, São Luís, Maranhão https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7845-8562
Elizabeth Regina de Castro Borba Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Departamento de Farmácia, São Luís, Maranhão https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0613-3977
Crisálida Machado Vilanova Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Departamento de Farmácia, São Luís, Maranhão https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8502-1625

Abstract

Respiratory diseases, whether acute or chronic, are present in all age groups and have various forms of manifestation. The treatment of respiratory diseases with medicinal plants has been documented in several countries, with diverse cultural and environmental contexts. The present study aimed to evaluate the use of medicinal plants for respiratory diseases by the population of São Luís, Maranhão, for characterization and detection of possible risks and benefits of this therapeutic practice. The research took place with 100 people interviewed from December 2023 to February 2024, the majority of whom were female (84%), aged 18-25 (37%). The use of leaves predominated (42%), orally (80%), with emphasis on Plectranthus barbatus (52%), Mentha x piperita (39%) and Allium sativum (23%) as the most cited species. Among these three most cited plants, only Allium sativum has proven scientific support for use in respiratory diseases. Our study reflects the need to strengthen communication between health professionals and the population regarding the safe and rational use of Phytotherapy, with a view to reducing the possible risks associated with this therapeutic practice.

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2024-09-28

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Silva Sampaio, P. R., Costa Sousa, M., Leite dos Santos, P. L., Fernandes Coutinho, D., Mendonça do Amaral, F. M., de Castro Borba, E. R., & Machado Vilanova, C. (2024). Respiratory diseases and the use of medicinal plants by São Luís-Maranhão population. REVISTA CEREUS, 16(3), 42-56. Retrieved from http://ojs.unirg.edu.br/index.php/1/article/view/4865

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