Phytotherapy in pediatrics: the production of knowledge and practices in Primary Care.

Phytotherapy in pediatrics: the production of knowledge and practices in Primary Care. Rev Bras Enferm. 2018;71(suppl 1):637-645 Authors: Freire CJ, Barbosa LRDS, Costa JGD, Santos RGA, Santos AFD Abstract OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the use of phytotherapy as a therapy adopted in the context of Primary Care to Childhood. METHOD: Observational and analytical field research, with quantitative-qualitative approach. A semi-structured survey was used on socio-demographic and ethnopharmacological variables, audio interview and daily observation. RESULTS: The production of knowledge about phytotherapy constitutes a family heritage, but incorporated data resulting from the daily experiences shared by the community. The main factors were: easy access to this resource, high costs of conventional treatment, difficulty in accessing medical services and belief in the power of plants. The attributed meanings were: prevention and treatment of injuries, rescue of memory and of experiences, factor integrative with nature and aggregative among members of the community. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Rescuing this tradition brings a new meaning to health care. PMID: 29562022 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Rev Bras Enferm Source Type: research