Ethical approval for the study Ethical approval for this ethnopharmacological survey was obtained from the Ethics and Research Committee of the University Hospital of Sergipe (CAE: 61094816.6.0000.5546). The participants were adequately informed about the nature of study, and benefits and risks involved. The subjects who agreed to participate of the study signed a written consent document. Characterization of Brazilian health care Ever since 1988, the Brazilian Constitution has promised free public healthcare in all complexity levels through the SUS, founded by taxes and social contributions. The SUS, by means of FHS, has decentralized care coverage and proved to reduce common diseases, mortality rate, and unnecessary admissions. 7 Alive pharmacy The alive pharmacy presents in the health units constitute medicinal gardens where are carried out activities such as cultivation, processing and management of medicinal plants, ensuring their correct and safe use in basic care.