Diretrizes Terapêuticas de Tratamentos com Plantas Medicinais

Abstract

Medicinal herbs have been used since ancient times to maintain health and treat various illnesses, with traditional knowledge passed down through generations. In Brazil, public policies have strengthened the use of phytotherapy within the healthcare system, notably through the creation of the National Policy on Integrative and Complementary Practices (PNPIC) and the National Policy on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicines (PNPMF). States like Rio de Janeiro and Bahia have implemented evidence-based therapeutic guidelines to ensure the safe and effective clinical use of medicinal plants within the SUS (Unified Health System). These guidelines were developed through systematic reviews, following WHO and ANVISA standards, and include detailed information on each plant, such as scientific and popular names, preparation, dosage, contraindications, and adverse effects. This work integrates traditional and scientific knowledge, representing a significant advancement in the regulation and practice of phytotherapy in Brazil.