TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS INHEALTHCARE IN NOVO REMANSO, ITACOATIARA
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Medicinal plants, Traditional knowledge, community health, New Remanso, Itacoatiara (AM)Abstract
The use of medicinal plants constitutes a recurring practice in traditional communities, associated with knowledge developed through the interaction between human populations and local biodiversity. This study analyzes traditional knowledge related to the use of medicinal plants in the community of Novo Remanso, municipality of Itacoatiara (AM), considering their forms of use, transmission, and integration into healthcare. The research adopted a mixed-methods approach, with a predominance of qualitative methods, involving the participation of 62 residents selected through snowball sampling. Data collection was carried out using semi-structured questionnaires, complemented by participant observation and field records. The results indicate that medicinal plants constitute a socially legitimized practice integrated into daily community life, being mobilized mainly in situations of illness, but also on a continuous basis. A diverse repertoire of species was identified, with emphasis on boldo, salva-de-marajó, mastruz, mint, and lemon. These species are mainly associated with the treatment of gastrointestinal problems, respiratory symptoms, and inflammatory processes. It was also observed that the transmission of knowledge occurs predominantly through oral and intergenerational processes, with women and the elderly playing a central role. It is concluded that traditional knowledge about medicinal plants in Novo Remanso constitutes an active healthcare system, linked to local biodiversity and sociocultural practices, contributing to the understanding of plural healthcare systems in Amazonian contexts.
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