Elisa Vanessa Heisler

Saberes e práticas populares de cuidado em saúde com o uso de plantas medicinais

The objective of this study was to identify the origin of the knowledge and practices regarding the therapeutic use of medicinal plants, by individuals living in a community in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This is a qualitative study, in which the data collection was performed through semi-structured interviews and participant observation. The participants were selected through their own relationship network. A thematic analysis of the data was performed. It was found that the participants learn how to use and manage medicinal plants in their family context; it is highlighted that women have a strong influence on the transmission of this particular knowledge; they usually obtain the plants at their own homes; and most plants that are used also have their indication supported by scientific evidence. It is believed that the present study is important for nurses and the society as a whole, as it points to the need for an approximation between popular and scientific knowledge, as well as the need to invest in projects that address this particular topic. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Medicinal plants. Careful nursing. Collective health.

Saber popular sobre a utilização da planta Anredera cordifolia (folha gorda)

This study investigates the knowledge and practices of residents in a city in the Northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, regarding the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia in health care. The methodological procedures were exploratory/ descriptive, structured based on a qualitative research. The selection of research subjects occurred through the network of relationships. For data collection, we used semi-structured interviews and participant observation. To analyze the data, content analysis was used. The research results were divided in two groups: the origin of knowledge on the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia and popular knowledge about the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia. This study is relevant for the health sciences and the community, appointing the need for further research to prove the therapeutic efficacy of the plant or not. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Medicinal plants. Anredera cordifolia. Family.

Popular knowledge and practices regarding healthcare using medicinal plants

The objective of this study was to identify the origin of the knowledge and practices regarding the therapeutic use of medicinal plants, by individuals living in a community in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This is a qualitative study, in which the data collection was performed through semi-structured interviews and participant observation. The participants were selected through their own relationship network. A thematic analysis of the data was performed. It was found that the participants learn how to use and manage medicinal plants in their family context; it is highlighted that women have a strong influence on the transmission of this particular knowledge; they usually obtain the plants at their own homes; and most plants that are used also have their indication supported by scientific evidence. It is believed that the present study is important for nurses and the society as a whole, as it points to the need for an approximation between popular and scientific knowledge, as well as the need to invest in projects that address this particular topic. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Medicinal plants. Careful nursing. Collective health.

Origem do saber popular no cultivo de horto medicinal

Aim: to describe the origin of popular knowledge in medicinal garden cultivation in a municipality in the Northwestern region of Rio Grande do Sul. Method: exploratory study, structured from a qualitative research. The selection of the research subjects occurred through the network of relationships. Data collection took place during the months of April and May 2014, with semi-structured interview and participant observation. In data analysis, the operative protocol was used. Results: the origin of the medicinal plant garden is linked to the initiative of the Technical Assistance Enterprise and Rural Extension and the inherent knowledge to cultivation comes from popular knowledge. Final considerations: the importance of the insertion of health professionals in the community in which they operate is important, considering the dimensions of the social contexts that permeate the interrelationships, planning more resolutive health actions.

Saber popular: uso de plantas medicinais como forma terapêutica no cuidado à saúde

Aim: to know the knowledge and practices of inhabitants of the urban region of northwestern Rio Grande do Sul, which makes use of medicinal plants as a therapeutic way in health care. Method: qualitative research, an exploratory and descriptive study, with data collection based on semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Total of ten respondents, users of medicinal plants, selected through the network of social relations. The collection took place from July to September 2011. Results: From the thematic analysis, emerged the themes: types of plants and their indications; who indicated the use of the plant. Final Thoughts: most popular indications is compatible with science and knowledge is passed from generation to generation. Therefore, it is considered to be essential that the nurse inserts himself in the community to know or recognize the popular practices, approaching the scientific knowledge, providing complete care to users, respecting their habits and customs.

Popular knowledge about the use of plant Anredera cordifolia (fat leaf)

This study investigates the knowledge and practices of residents in a city in the Northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, regarding the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia in health care. The methodological procedures were exploratory/ descriptive, structured based on a qualitative research. The selection of research subjects occurred through the network of relationships. For data collection, we used semi-structured interviews and participant observation. To analyze the data, content analysis was used. The research results were divided in two groups: the origin of knowledge on the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia and popular knowledge about the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia. This study is relevant for the health sciences and the community, appointing the need for further research to prove the therapeutic efficacy of the plant or not. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Medicinal plants. Anredera cordifolia. Family.

Conocimiento popular sobre el uso de la planta Anredera cordifolia (hoja gorda)

This study investigates the knowledge and practices of residents in a city in the Northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, regarding the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia in health care. The methodological procedures were exploratory/ descriptive, structured based on a qualitative research. The selection of research subjects occurred through the network of relationships. For data collection, we used semi-structured interviews and participant observation. To analyze the data, content analysis was used. The research results were divided in two groups: the origin of knowledge on the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia and popular knowledge about the use of the plant Anredera cordifolia. This study is relevant for the health sciences and the community, appointing the need for further research to prove the therapeutic efficacy of the plant or not. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Medicinal plants. Anredera cordifolia. Family.

Saberes y prácticas populares en el cuidado de la salud con el uso de plantas medicinales

The objective of this study was to identify the origin of the knowledge and practices regarding the therapeutic use of medicinal plants, by individuals living in a community in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This is a qualitative study, in which the data collection was performed through semi-structured interviews and participant observation. The participants were selected through their own relationship network. A thematic analysis of the data was performed. It was found that the participants learn how to use and manage medicinal plants in their family context; it is highlighted that women have a strong influence on the transmission of this particular knowledge; they usually obtain the plants at their own homes; and most plants that are used also have their indication supported by scientific evidence. It is believed that the present study is important for nurses and the society as a whole, as it points to the need for an approximation between popular and scientific knowledge, as well as the need to invest in projects that address this particular topic. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Medicinal plants. Careful nursing. Collective health.