scholarly journals O conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde a respeito da indicação do fitoterápico Valeriana officinalis L. em pacientes com ansiedade / The knowledge of health professionals regarding the indication of the herbal medicine Valeriana officinalis L. in patients with anxiety

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 108904-108916
Author(s):  
Wanderson Santos de Farias ◽  
Alex Alexandre da Silva ◽  
Alexandra de Assis Pessoa Guerra ◽  
Carla Andreia Alves de Andrade ◽  
Edna Camila de Arruda Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Valeriana Officinalis

scholarly journals THE USE OF HERBAL MEDICINE AS COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF SOME SCHIZOPHRENIA`S SYMPTOMS

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Stumpf TONIN ◽  
Fábio BRASIL ◽  
Ellis Marina SZABO ◽  
Roberto PONTAROLO
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Panax Ginseng ◽  
Ginkgo Biloba ◽  
Hypericum Perforatum ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
Valeriana Officinalis

A esquizofrenia é a mais comum e prevalente psicose, tendo um curso crônico e deteriorativo capaz de impactar na qualidade de vida dos pacientes, familiares e cuidadores. Essa doença afeta as esferas social e ocupacional gerando custos pessoais e financeiros para o paciente e para o sistema de saúde do país. Em termos de tratamento, já existem no mercado diversos fármacos e intervenções disponíveis, sendo usados principalmente antipsicóticos em associação com outras classes de medicamentos (estabilizadores de humor, antidepressivos, benzodiazepínicos). No entanto, além de apresentarem um custo elevado, essas intervenções podem causar diversos sintomas e eventos adversos, o que influencia a adesão e sucesso no tratamento. Nesse contexto, destaca-se o uso de abordagens complementares como as plantas medicinais e a fitoterapia, que tem se mostrado, nas últimas décadas, como uma alternativa viável para auxiliar no tratamento dessa doença. As plantas medicinais são popularmente utilizadas e com isso podem representar um suporte efetivo à terapia medicamentosa de desordens mentais. Este artigo tem como objetivo revisar o uso complementar, bem como a efetividade e segurança de algumas plantas medicinais para o tratamento de sintomas da esquizofrenia. Aparentemente a combinação de plantas medicinais associada à terapia medicamentosa é uma estratégia útil para melhorar a eficácia dos antipsicóticos ou reduzir eventos adversos e custos no tratamento. Foi reportado o uso benéfico de diferentes plantas para o tratamento de sintomas da esquizofrenia incluindo: Erva de São João (Hypericum perforatum) para o tratamento de desordens afetivas e depressão; Valeriana (Valeriana officinalis) para ansiedade e epilepsia; Ginkgo biloba em casos de demência e déficit de memória; Ginseng (Panax ginseng) para pacientes esquizofrênicos com disfunções cognitivas.

scholarly journals Authentication of Valeriana procera Kunth and Comparative Account of Five Valeriana Species

2005 ◽  
Vol 88 (6) ◽  
pp. 1621-1625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaishali C Joshi ◽  
Andres Navarrete ◽  
Ikhlas A Khan
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Valeriana Officinalis ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Comparative Analyses ◽  
Commercially Important

Abstract Valeriana procera Kunth (Mexican Valerian) is a commercially important species, sometimes used as a substitute for Valeriana officinalis L., an important sedative in herbal medicine. A detailed macroscopic and microscopic account was provided for V. procera Kunth and a comparison was made between the wild and cultivated samples of V. procera Kunth. Macroand microscopic comparative analyses were performed to differentiate V. procera Kunth from V. officinalis L. and other commercially important Valerian species such as V. jatamansi Jones, Valeriana edulis Nutt, and V. sitchensis Bong.

scholarly journals Utilização de medicamentos fitoterápicos e plantas medicinais em diferentes segmentos da sociedade

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Sarmento Gadelha ◽  
Vicente Maia Pinto Junior ◽  
Kevia Katiucia Santos Bezerra ◽  
Patricio Borges Maracajá ◽  
Débora S. S. Martins
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
World Health ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
The Government ◽  
Health Organization

<p>A utilização de plantas medicinais como medicina alternativa é uma pratica milenar, no entanto, a inserção de fitoterápicos é recente, porém, tem sido incentivado a sua prescrição pelo SUS.  A Organização Mundial de Saúde,  leva em consideração a cultura e a biodiversidade existentes no Brasil, tendo em vista a complexidade que envolve a fitoterapia, a Política Nacional de Planta Medicinal e Fitoterápico. Esta pesquisa teve como principal objetivo avaliar o uso de fitoterápicos e de plantas medicinais na saúde básica do município de Sousa-PB. Para isso foram aplicados formulários com pacientes/usuários e profissionais de saúde (Médicos e Enfermeiros), a respeito do uso, indicações, contra indicações dentre outros. A pesquisa foi realizada entre os meses de julho a outubro de 2014. Em relação ao faixa etária 90% dos entrevistados possuem idade entre 22 e 59 anos, com relação à renda dos usuários 40% dos mesmos possuem uma renda de menos de R$ 1.000,00, já à indicação do uso de plantas medicinais 96,7% dos usuários utilizam por indicação popular. Em relação as plantas mais usadas pelos pacientes foram citadas: Quebra pedra 58 citações, Hortelã 44, Aroeira 38, Babosa 32, Alecrim do nordeste 16 e unha de gato 10 citações, 58,4% dos usuários acham excelente a ideia de plantas medicinais e fitoterápicos do SUS disponível para a comunidade, 90% dos profissionais de saúde consideram inserção da fitoterapia no SUS e principalmente nas UFS como avanço para a terapia comunitária, 88% dos profissionais de saúde relataram que os conhecimentos que possuem não são suficientes para uma orientação e/ou prescrição adequada e plantas medicinais ou de fitoterápicos, em relação a freqüência e recomendações que os profissionais de saúde prescrevem fitoterápicos foram antidepressivo, calmante com uma freqüência de 0,35, seguidos de tosse, gripe e sistema respiratório com 0,31 e mal estar gástrico com 0,21. Entretanto, de acordo com os dados encontrados na pesquisa, sugerem-se mais incentivos por partes do poder público, além, de capacitação aos profissionais de saúde para que os mesmos se sintam preparados para prescrever fitoterápicos.</p><p class="Default" align="center"><strong><em>Use of herbal and medicinal plants in different segments of society</em></strong><em></em></p><p><strong>Abstract</strong>:  The use of medicinal plants as alternative medicine is an ancient practice, however, the inclusion of herbal medicines is recent, however, has been encouraged their prescription by SUS. The World Health Organization, takes into account the culture and the existing biodiversity in Brazil, in view of the complexity involved in herbal medicine, the National Policy on Medicinal Plant and Herbal. This research aimed to evaluate the use of herbal and medicinal plants in the basic health of the municipality of Sousa-PB. To this were applied forms with patients / users and health professionals (doctors and nurses), regarding the use, indications, contraindications among others. The survey was conducted between the months of July to October 2014. In relation to the age group 90% of respondents have aged between 22 and 59, in relation to income users 40% of them have an income of less than R $ 1,000 , 00, as the indication of the use of medicinal plants 96.7% of users use a popular statement. Regarding the plants most used by patients were cited: Breaking stone 58 quotes, Mint 44, Aroeira 38, 32 Aloe, Rosemary Northeast 16 and cat's claw 10 citations. 58.4% of users find the excellent idea of SUS medicinal plants and herbal medicines available to the community, 90% of health professionals consider insertion of herbal medicine in the SUS and especially in the UFS as an advance for the community therapy, 88% of professionals Health reported that the knowledge they have are not enough for an orientation and / or proper prescription and medicinal herbal plants or in relation to frequency and recommendations that herbal prescribing health professionals were antidepressant, soothing with a frequency of 0.35, followed by cough, flu and respiratory system with 0.31 and 0.21 with gastric discomfort. However, according to the data found in the search, it is suggest more incentives for parts of the government, in addition, training for health professionals so that they feel prepared to prescribe herbal medicines.</p>

scholarly journals Herbal medicine for acute bronchitis: A qualitative interview study of patients’ and health professionals’ views

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 102613
Author(s):  
Dia Soilemezi ◽  
Geraldine M. Leydon ◽  
Ruiyang Yan ◽  
Catherine Simpson ◽  
Margaret Bell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Acute Bronchitis ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study

The Relevance of Herbal Treatments for Psychiatric Practice

1999 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 482-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garry Walter ◽  
Joseph M. Rey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Neurological Disorders ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Valeriana Officinalis ◽  
Gingko Biloba ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
Efficacy Criteria ◽  
Western Herbal Medicine

Objective: The aim of this paper is to inform psychiatrists about the basic priniciples, terminology, schools of thought, efficacy, safety and regulatory issues regarding herbal treatments for mental illness. Method: Information was obtained by computerised and manual searching of medical and botanical data bases, and by discussions with experts in herbal medicine and regulatory aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. Results: Herbal medicines are commonly used in developed and developing countries for psychiatric illness. The main schools of herbal medicine in Australia are Western herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and ‘Ayurveda’ (Indian herbal medicine). Herbs used for psychiatric or neurological disorders are termed ‘nervines’. Three nervines which have attracted considerable attention recently are St John's Wort, Gingko biloba and Valeriana officinalis. In Australia, most herbal drugs are classed as ‘listed drugs’ which are required to satisfy less rigorous safety and efficacy criteria than ‘registered drugs’. The popularity of herbal remedies has a number of clinical and research implications for psychiatry. Conclusions: Psychiatrists should not endorse treatments that are unsupported by sound research, nor remain ignorant about alternative approaches to mental illness. The extent of use of herbal treatments for mental illness suggests that psychiatrists should become more knowledgeable about developments in this area.

scholarly journals Facilitators and barriers to the clinical administration of herbal medicine in Ghana: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Comfort Asare ◽  
Lydia Aziato ◽  
Daniel Boamah
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Herbal Medications ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
Medicine Administration ◽  
Willingness To Use

Abstract Background Herbal medicine administration in conventional health care services is gaining popularity lately. Much has not been documented on the perceived enhancers and challenges to herbal medicine administration at the hospital. The study sought to explore the facilitators and barriers to the clinical administration of herbal medicine in Ghana. Method Qualitative descriptive exploratory design was employed. Fourteen participants among the consented and purposively sampled nurses were interviewed. Data was transcribed and analysed using content analysis. Results The participants disclosed that facilitators to the clinical administration of herbal medicine include doctors’ prescription, affordability of herbal medications by patients, patients’ willingness to use herbal medicine and availability of herbal medicine. Barriers to the clinical administration of herbal medicine were inadequate knowledge on herbal medicine, lack of publicity, unclear integration, lack of collaboration and policies on herbal medicine administration at the hospital. Other barriers were negative mindset of patients and lack of national health insurance scheme (NHIS) coverage. Conclusion Clinical administration of herbal medicine is faced with an array of challenges. Doctor’s prescription, nursing education on herbal medicine and NHIS coverage of herbal medicine are imperative to improve herbal medicine administration in hospitals. Plain English summary Herbal medicine addition into mainstream health care services is surging high in many countries. This study aimed at finding out what nurses consider as the issues that make it easy or difficult to serve herbal medicine in the hospital. Qualitative method was employed, in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted and data collected was typed verbatim. The typed data was content analysed and findings supported with the nurses’ statements. The findings of the study showed that facilitators to the clinical use of herbal medicine include doctors’ prescription, affordability of the herbal drug, patient’s willingness to use the herbal medication, patient’s belief about herbal medicine and availability of herbal medicine. Challenges to the clinical use of herbal medicine disclosed were lack of knowledge on herbal medicine, lack of publicity, unclear integration, lack of collaboration between health professionals and herbal medicine providers. Other barriers include negative mindset of patients and lack of national health insurance (NHIS) coverage. The researchers came to a consensus that nurses need further training on herbal medicine to enhance herbal medicine use at the hospital. Health professionals need to collaborate with herbal medicine service providers and NHIS must be reviewed to cover herbal medications.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Self-use of Medicinal Plants by Health University Students in Brasília-Brazil

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 244
Author(s):  
Anna Maly de Leão e Neves Eduardo ◽  
Guilherme Junio Pinheiro ◽  
Erica Carine Campos Caldas Rosa ◽  
Eleuza Rodrigues Machado ◽  
Alexis Fonseca Welker
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Academic Health ◽  
Plant Use ◽  
Education Of Patients

Background: This article reports an experiment based on the measurement of the academic about the use of medicinal plants is increasing, this article aims to analyze the behavior of future health professionals regarding the use of medicinal plants, since they will be responsible for the orientation and education of patients and the population. Methods: The present study involved 50 students of the academic health care Anhanguera College of Brasilia (Biological Sciences, Biomedicine, Nursing and Pharmacy), selected randomly. Questions about the use of medicinal plants were made and 96% confirmed having used medicinal plants. We used the Descriptive statistic to compare the answers. Results: Most academics reported self-consumption of medicinal plants, with a positive result after use (*p<0.001). The most used medicinal plants were, in addition to the mixture of herbs, boldo and Mexican tea, for the treatment of stomach pains, headaches, coughs, and colds. Self-usage was mainly due to the recommendation of a family member and most of their knowledge of herbal medicine come from non-evidence based sources. The prevalence of plant use was higher among females(84%) in all undergraduate courses observed when purchased as males (22%). Conclusions: The consumption of medicinal plants among academics is high, but it is within the literature. However, as the study was conducted among health professionals, they were expected to have greater knowledge of the adverse effects and on the plant to be used.

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