O uso de plantas medicinais em uma comunidade rural do Baixo Tocantins
The study aimed to conduct an ethnobotanical survey on the knowledge and use of medicinal plants in the community of Inacha (Nossa Senhora de Nazaré) in the rural area of Baixo Tocantins. We conducted quantitative research, using a questionnaire as the investigation tool, consisting of 14 multiple...
| Autor principal: | LISBOA, Arlete Lopes |
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| Grau: | Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso - Graduação |
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2024
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https://bdm.ufpa.br/jspui/handle/prefix/7354 |
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The study aimed to conduct an ethnobotanical survey on the knowledge and use of medicinal plants in the
community of Inacha (Nossa Senhora de Nazaré) in the rural area of Baixo Tocantins. We conducted
quantitative research, using a questionnaire as the investigation tool, consisting of 14 multiple-choice
questions directed to the head of the household. The community profile is composed of 94% females and
6% males. All respondents stated that they use medicinal plants for healing purposes, and only 3% do not
have them in their homes. A total of 73 different species were mentioned, with the family Lamiaceae
standing out at 15%, and the most mentioned and used plant by the interviewees is the boldo
(Plectranthus barbatus Andr; Lamiaceae) at 27%, followed by aloe vera (Alloe vera L. Burm. f;
Liliaceae) mentioned by 22%. The research highlighted that the community possesses extensive
knowledge regarding medicinal plants and utilizes them as the primary options for basic healthcare. The
information on the effectiveness of the plants is mainly transmitted through family culture, orally passed
down from generation to generation among community members. |