scholarly journals A importância da orientação dos profissionais das equipes de saúde da família a cerca do uso da fitoterapia

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Andressa Lacerda Nóbrega ◽  
Paula Taciana Dantas Ugulino ◽  
Danielle Ferreira Cajá ◽  
Antonia Elinaíde Ferreira Dantas
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Professional Orientation ◽  
Health Team ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Selection Of

<p>As plantas medicinais são definidas como aquelas capazes de produzir princípios ativos que possam alterar o funcionamento de órgãos e sistemas, restaurando o equilíbrio orgânico ou a homeostasia nos casos de enfermidades, assim como outras terapias, fazem parte da chamada Medicina Tradicional, a equipe de Saúde da Família deve atuar de maneira eficaz na orientação da adequada utilização dessa terapêutica complementar, tendo em vista a ampla utilização de plantas medicinais pela população que é atendida nas unidades de Saúde da Família. O objetivo desse estudo é avaliar a importância da orientação dos profissionais de saúde das equipes de saúde da família a cerca do uso da fitoterapia. A pesquisa se trata de um estudo bibliográfico realizado a partir da seleção de artigos, oriundos do banco de dados de Revistas e outras publicações literárias, datadas dos períodos de 2006 a 2014. Os resultados mostram que a utilização de plantas no tratamento de doenças e infecções é uma prática milenar, que continua sendo difundida na atualidade, e que no Brasil essa prática é reconhecida pela organização mundial de saúde, e pelo ministério da saúde, sendo regulamentada por lei, no entanto é importante o apoio e a orientação dos profissionais das equipes de saúde da familia, em especial do enfermeiro, sendo ele considerado uma peça chave nesse processo, pois estes mantém um maior vínculo com a população sendo conhecedor dos costumes e culturas em que a população está inserida.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>The importance of professional orientation of family health teams a fence phytotherapy use</em></strong></p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>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.</p>

Natural products from the traditional Moroccan pharmacopoeia: A potential lead for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1278-1285
Author(s):  
Mohamed Yafout ◽  
Amine Ousaid ◽  
Ibrahim Sbai El Otmani ◽  
Youssef Khayati ◽  
Amal Ait Haj Said
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Promising Source

The new SARS-CoV-2 belonging to the coronaviruses family has caused a pandemic affecting millions of people around the world. This pandemic has been declared by the World Health Organization as an international public health emergency. Although several clinical trials involving a large number of drugs are currently underway, no treatment protocol for COVID-19 has been officially approved so far. Here we demonstrate through a search in the scientific literature that the traditional Moroccan pharmacopoeia, which includes more than 500 medicinal plants, is a fascinating and promising source for the research of natural molecules active against SARS-CoV-2. Multiple in-silico and in-vitro studies showed that some of the medicinal plants used by Moroccans for centuries possess inhibitory activity against SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2. These inhibitory activities are achieved through the different molecular mechanisms of virus penetration and replication, or indirectly through stimulation of immunity. Thus, the potential of plants, plant extracts and molecules derived from plants that are traditionally used in Morocco and have activity against SARS-CoV-2, could be explored in the search for a preventive or curative treatment against COVID-19. Furthermore, safe plants or plant extracts that are proven to stimulate immunity could be officially recommended by governments as nutritional supplements.

Construction of the World Health Organization child growth standards: selection of methods for attained growth curves

2005 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Borghi ◽  
M. de Onis ◽  
C. Garza ◽  
J. Van den Broeck ◽  
E. A. Frongillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Growth Curves ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
World Health ◽  
Growth Standards ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Selection Of

Bioactive Natural Medicinal Plants in South Indian Western Ghats and Their Pharmacological Importance

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
M. Tamizharasi ◽  
R. Rajila ◽  
D. Beula Shiny ◽  
J. Vijila Jasmin ◽  
T. Kumaran
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
World Health ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Medical Products ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
South Indian ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Awareness of traditional knowledge and medicinal plants can play a key role in the utilization and discovery of natural plant resources. Plants became the basis of medicine system throughout the world for thousands of years and continue to provide mankind with new remedies. Researchers generally agree that natural products from plants and other organisms have been the most consistently successful source for ideas for new drugs. The world health organization estimates that 80% of the population living in the developing countries relies exclusively on traditional medicine for their primary health care. More than half of the world's population still relies entirely on plants for medicines, and plants supply the active ingredients of most traditional medical products. The review shows the south Indian medicinal plant products has been used by people to treat various health ailments.

The Effect Of Fe Tablet Consumption On Hemoglobin (Hb) Increase In Pregnant Women: A Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Admin midwiferia ◽  
Pratiwi Cahya Skania ◽  
Djaswadi Dasuki ◽  
Fitriana Siswi Utami
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
World Health ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Iron Supplements ◽  
Level Increase ◽  
The World ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Selection Of

Anemia is still a problem in developing countries. The World Health Organization states that there are still more than 50 percent of women in the world suffering from anemia. anemia can cause life-threatening bleeding, miscarriage, low birth weight and premature birth. WHO defines anemia as a condition where the hemoglobin level is less than 11 mg / dL in the first and last trimester or 10.5 mg / dL in the second trimester or the hematocrit level is less than 37 percent. The study aim to determine the effect of Fe tablets consumption on hemoglobin (Hb) level increase in pregnant women and to find out the factors related to the compliance of pregnant women taking Fe tablets.  This Systematic Literature Publication and Science uses databases with the period 2008-2018. The selection of articles was based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Appraisal study employed The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools. Taking Fe tablets is very influential in increasing levels of Hb in pregnant women who suffer from anemia. Effective iron supplements to reduce anemia in pregnancy. Support from family and closest people has an important role in increasing adherence to taking Fe tablets.

scholarly journals Determination of essential and non-essential elements in Xylanthemum macropodum of Balochistan, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 94-103
Author(s):  
Maria Bibi ◽  
Samiullah Khan ◽  
Attiq-Ur-Rehman Kakar ◽  
Naqeebullah Khan ◽  
Abdul Hakeem Tareen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Atomic Absorption ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Permissible Limit ◽  
World Health ◽  
Home Remedy ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Medicinal plants have been used to treat various diseases for several years throughout the world. Xylanthemum macropodum is a medicinal plant with a vast application as a home remedy in Balochistan. Objective: The current study was conducted to determine the levels of essential and non-essential elements in Xylanthemum macropodum collected from Quetta (Balochistan, Pakistan). Methods: Analysis was conducted for eleven elements by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer and flame photometer. Results: The essential and non-essential elements that were detected in Xylanthemum macropodum are K, Na, Ca, Fe, Cu, Co, Ni, Mn, Cr, Cd and Pb, respectively. The result of the concentration of determined elements are in the order of K> Na> Ca> Fe> Cu> Co> Ni> Mn> Cd> Cr> Pb in Xylanthemum macropodum 3000> 1600> 790.25> 92.36> 85.31> 49.24> 40.94> 20.94> 6.655> 1.61> 1.18 µg/g respectively. Conclusions: Mn, Na and Pb were found within the permissible limit given by World Health Organization, while Ca, Cu, Fe, Ni, Cd and Cr were beyond the permissible limits. However, there is no permissible limit for K and Co.

scholarly journals Medicinal Plants for Prevention and Treatment of Coronavirus Disease

2021 ◽  
pp. 74-85
Author(s):  
Onder Otlu ◽  
Ceyhun Bereketoglu ◽  
Tugba Raika Kiran ◽  
Aysun Bay Karabulut
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Antiviral Agent ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chronic Infections ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

The 2019-nCoV (new Corona Virus) outbreak was announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Emergency Public Health Organization, on January 30, 2020, and WHO reported the 2019-nCoV pathogen to SARSCoV-2 and Corona virus Disease 2019 on 12 February. (COVID2019). COVID-19 was officially recognized as a Pandemic by WHO on March 11, 2020. Plants have been used all over the world as traditional medicine for centuries to treat many chronic infections, including viral diseases. In recent years, scientists have been trying to verify the potential of functional compounds to protect human health and cure diseases with their research on functional and nutraceutical foods. Traditional medicinal plants have a long history supported by many researches such as maintaining a healthy life, toxins taken in daily life, fighting and preventing diseases, and longevity. Studies on the antiviral, antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties of ethnomedical plants and natural phytochemicals can be considered as a great potential drug source against various ailments as well as Covid-19 treatment. Based on this study, plant extracts increase immunity with the increase in the number of white blood cells and lymphocytes in viral infections such as Covid-19, which can lead to fatal consequences, regulating the production and release of proinflammatory cytokines, showing an anti-inflammatory effect with a decrease in the C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, It appears to have a positive effect such as interfering with the development and potential antiviral agent activity. In this study, phytochemicals and effects associated with COVID-19 infection were reviewed.

scholarly journals Representations and uses of medicinal plants in elderly men

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 778-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Cristina da Silva Lima ◽  
Guilherme Oliveira de Arruda ◽  
Rogério Dias Renovato ◽  
Márcia Regina Martins Alvarenga
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Health Team ◽  
The Family ◽  
Effective Use

The aim of this study was to know and understand the representations and use of medicinal plants by elderly men assisted in the Family Health Strategies of Dourados, MS. Participated in this study, 18 elderly men aged over 60 years, using four or more medications. The research was conducted with qualitative approach. The results showed that there is still the consumption of medicinal plants among the elderly, especially in the treatment of minor harm. The representations about the plants seem anchored in the concept of safety; they are natural and few side effects. Its use is made concurrently with the manufactured medicines without regard to risk of interactions. Older men use medicinal plants, without however reporting to health professionals. Therefore, it is necessary continuing education focused on phytotherapy health team and nursing, contributing to safe and effective use of medicinal plants.

scholarly journals Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical and Antibacterial Studies on the Leaves of Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn. in Cuba

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Eva Salas Olivet ◽  
José González ◽  
Armando Cuéllar ◽  
Max Monan ◽  
Yuliamny Adames ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Herbal Remedy ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
World Health ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Antibacterial Studies ◽  
The World ◽  
Ocimum Tenuiflorum ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Free Aminoacids

Towards authentication and quality assurance of medicinal plants, pharmacognostic, physicochemical, phytochemical and preliminary antibacterial studies of the leaves of Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn, were carried out. The macroscopic evaluation revealed characters that are of diagnostic value and useful in authentication of the plant. The physicochemical analyses reveals values for moisture content (12.46 %), alcohol extractive (0.5 %), and total ash (11.5 %) which are within the World Health Organization (WHO) standards for crude drug from medicinal plants, except the last one. Phytochemical screening for secondary metabolites revealed the presence of fats, alkaloids, saponins, triterpens/steroids, reductants sugars, flavonoids, free aminoacids or amines, quinones, anthocyanins and mucilage, and phenolic compounds, while resins and balsams, coumarins and tannins were absent. Information obtained from these studies can be used as markers in the identification and standardization of this plant as a herbal remedy and also towards monograph development on the plant.

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