The importance of professional orientation of family health teams a fence phytotherapy use

Journal Title: Revista Brasileira de Educação e Saúde - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Medicinal plants are defined as those capable of producing active ingredients that can alter the functioning of organs and systems, restoring organic balance or homeostasis in cases of illness, as well as other therapies are part of the so-called traditional medicine, the health team Family must act effectively in guiding the appropriate use of this complementary therapy, with a view to wider use of medicinal plants by the population that is served in the Family Health Units. The aim of this study is to evaluate the importance of guidance for health professionals of family health teams about the use of herbal medicine. The research is a bibliographical study from the selection of items, arising from the Journals Database and other literary publications, dating from the period 2006 to 2013. The results show that the use of plants to treat diseases and infections It is an ancient practice that is still widespread today, and that in Brazil this practice is recognized by the world health organization, and the ministry of health, being regulated by law, however it is important the support and guidance of professional teams health of the family, especially the nurse, it is considered a key player in this process, as they maintain a stronger link with the population being knowledgeable of customs and cultures where the population is located.

Authors and Affiliations

Andressa Lacerda Nóbrega, Paula Taciana Dantas Ugulino, Danielle Ferreira Cajá, Antonia Elinaíde Ferreira Dantas

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  • EP ID EP256852
  • DOI 10.18378/rebes.v7i1.3768
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Andressa Lacerda Nóbrega, Paula Taciana Dantas Ugulino, Danielle Ferreira Cajá, Antonia Elinaíde Ferreira Dantas (2017). The importance of professional orientation of family health teams a fence phytotherapy use. Revista Brasileira de Educação e Saúde, 7(1), 43-48. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-256852