THE USE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS TO TREAT MALARIA

Authors

  • Annelita Almeida Oliveira Reiners
  • Hebert Almeida Ricci
  • Rosemeiry Capriata de Souza Azevedo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v15i3.18887

Keywords:

Complementary therapies, Medicinal plants, Malaria

Abstract

A qualitative study which aim was to investigate the use of medicinal plants to treat malaria by users of health services in a municipality of Mato Grosso - Brazil. The participants were 16 people suffering from malaria falciparum and vivax. Data were collected through interviews, then organized and analyzed using the technique of content analysis. The results showed that, in combating malaria, users use medicinal plants to complement allopathic treatment, as these help relieve the symptoms of the disease and the side effects of medications. The plants were being used as adjuncts: Boldo, figatil, cinchona and prick, but only prick and corner have proven properties that combat malaria. Educational activities concerning the proper and safe use of medicinal plants, considering beliefs and cultural values, is recommended.

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Published

2010-09-30

How to Cite

Reiners, A. A. O., Ricci, H. A., & Azevedo, R. C. de S. (2010). THE USE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS TO TREAT MALARIA. Cogitare Enfermagem, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v15i3.18887

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2010)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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