USO DE PLANTAS MEDICINAIS COMO ALTERNATIVA PARA TRATAMENTO DE QUADROS DE SINUSITE: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
USO DE PLANTAS MEDICINAIS COMO ALTERNATIVA PARA TRATAMENTO DE QUADROS DE SINUSITE: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.3532408086
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Palavras-chave: Etnobotânica; Plantas Medicinais; Sinusite.
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Keywords: Ethnobotany; Plants Medicinal; Sinusitis
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Abstract: The use of medicinal plants to treat diseases has existed around the world for thousands of years, being essential for a large part of society to combat diseases, including respiratory infections, such as sinusitis. The main objective of this study is to analyze scientific evidence in the literature on the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of sinusitis. This is a narrative review of the literature, which was carried out through the search for studies in the scientific databases BVS, LILACS and Pub/Med, including studies published between the years 2014 and 2024, available free of charge, with a theme focused on the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of sinusitis, written in Portuguese or English. 106 studies were found, which after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulted in 8 studies to compose the final research sample, to meet the measured objectives. Of the plants identified in the literature for the treatment of sinusitis, the species Eucalyptus globulus, Mentha sp. and Luffa operculata. Based on research, the medicinal plants market appears promising, especially due to its effectiveness and safety of use, as well as easy access and low cost, and can be applied in the treatment of different respiratory conditions due to the chemical constituents present in the plants.
- Damião Pedro da Silva
- MICHAEL MARCIONE SILVA
- Cristiane Gomes Lima