Knowledge about medicinal plants by women in aging process

Authors

  • Morgana Schiavo Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUÍ
  • Gabriela Tassotti Gelatti Universidade de Cruz Alta
  • Karla Renata de Oliveira Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUÍ
  • Vanessa Adelina Casali Bandeira Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUÍ
  • Christiane de Fátima Colet Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUÍ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0367.2017v38n1p45

Keywords:

Climacteric, Ethnobotany. Family health strategy, Plants medicinal, Women’s health.

Abstract

This study objective was to evaluate the knowledge on the species and indication of medicinal plants used by women in the aging process. It is a cross-sectional, quantitative study, linked to research “multidimensional study of women in the aging process.” Data collection was carried out in the homes of the participants, by applying a questionnaire and the collection of plant material for botanical identification. The 84 participants, 94% were using of medicinal plant to treat diseases and 56% in mate as flavoring that is a characteristic drink of the southern region, prepared with ground grass mate and hot water. It was realized the identification of 148 medicinal plants of 23 families and 47 different species have been identified. Of these, 20 species were appropriate according to the literature, 12 species were partially adequate, 10 species were inadequate and 5 species were found in the surveyed bibliographies. It was found that many species are at odds with the literature regarding the use indicated by participants, which indicates the need for guidance to those users of the public health service regarding the use and toxicity of medicinal plants.

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Author Biographies

Morgana Schiavo, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUÍ

Pharmacology from the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Gabriela Tassotti Gelatti, Universidade de Cruz Alta

Master's Degree in Health Care at the University of Cruz Alta in association with the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul; Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Karla Renata de Oliveira, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUÍ

MSc in Biological Sciences and Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Department of Life Sciences, Northwestern Regional University of the State of Rio Grande do Sul; Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Vanessa Adelina Casali Bandeira, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUÍ

Master's Degree in Health Care at the University of Cruz Alta in association with the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul; Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Christiane de Fátima Colet, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUÍ

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Professor at the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul; Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

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Published

2017-12-18

How to Cite

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Schiavo M, Gelatti GT, Oliveira KR de, Bandeira VAC, Colet C de F. Knowledge about medicinal plants by women in aging process. Semin. Cienc. Biol. Saude [Internet]. 2017 Dec. 18 [cited 2024 May 14];38(1):45-60. Available from: https://ojs.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/seminabio/article/view/27279

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Vol. 38 No. 1 (2017)

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