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

Abstract

This article reports an experiment based on the Background 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.: The present study involved 50 students of the academic health Methods 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.: Most academics reported self-consumption of medicinal plants, Results 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%).The consumption of medicinal plants among academics is Conclusions: 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.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Tentang Tanaman Herbal Toga Sebagai Terapi Gastritis Siswa SMK Ibrahimy 1 P2s3 Situbondo

“…Pola makan yang tampak sepele ternyata memiliki efek yang dahsyat [13]. Oleh karena itu sebagai langkah awal untuk mendukung peningkatan pengetahuan tentang tanama obat herbal (TOGA) terutama pada santri P2S2 Sukorejo maka perlunya pengetahuan masyarakat terutama santri P2S2 Sukorejo Kabupaten Situbondo untuk tanaman herbal apa saja yang bisa di jadikan terapi gastritis [14]. Upaya untuk membantu pencapaian peran maternal pada santri salah satunya dengan mengkonsumsi makanan yang begizi berkhasiat untuk meningkatkan pola hidup sehat yang baik dan membudidayakan tanaman herbal (TOGA) [15].…”