Plantas Medicinais no Auto Cuidado da População Trans

Abstract

Access to humanized care is still a challenge for many LGBTQIAPN+ individuals, who often face discrimination and invisibility within healthcare services. Phytotherapy the therapeutic use of medicinal plants emerges as a complementary practice that can significantly contribute to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of this population. Recognized by Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS) through the National Policy on Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC), phytotherapy can assist in addressing issues such as anxiety, stress, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, and other symptoms that impact overall health. Furthermore, its use values traditional knowledge and offers an accessible and natural alternative for continuous healthcare.