Abstract This study aimed to assess diagnosis of Unique Health System (SUS) users profile with regard to herbal medicine. This is a cross-sectional study with observational data collection conducted in the city of Marechal Deodoro, through a semi-structured questionnaire with questions related to socioeconomic data, use, and knowledge of medicinal plants and herbal medicines and satisfaction with the use of medicinal herbs (MH) and interactions of phytotherapeutic drugs (PD). Among the topics, 86.89% of users used herbal medicines often, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.). It was also observed that the plants are generally used as a sedative (21.74%) and as tea (87.84%). 82.32% of respondents claim to have acquired the knowledge of herbal medicine through a family member and 85.36% make use of medicinal plants without having received any information on the use of MH and PD. 61% of the plants described that coincided with the form of use and therapeutic properties found in the literature. With regard to satisfaction by treatment with MH and PD, it was found that 56.67% are satisfied. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to this aspect of usage, in order to avoid possible drug interactions or adverse reactions resulting from the incorrect use.
Adenanthera pavonina Linnaeus is an exotic semideciduous tree species with potential for reforestation in degraded areas used for shading, landscaping, logging, crafts and medicinal use. The objective of this work was to characterize morphometrically the seeds of Adenanthera pavonina L., in a controlled environment, quantifying the moisture content, germination percentage (%), germination speed index (%), the weight of one thousand seeds (g) and fresh and dry biomass (g) of the root and shoot. The experimental design was a completely randomized design with four replications of 25 seeds for each pre-germination treatment (immersion in 98% sulfuric acid for 10 minutes, mechanical scarification with sandpaper, immersion in water at 100ºC and control). The data obtained were organized in spreadsheets and graphs in the Excel program. For statistical analysis, we used the Genes Program and Tukey test at a 5% probability level for the comparison of means and significant diagnosis. Immersion treatments in 98% sulfuric acid for 10 min and mechanical scarification with sandpaper were the most efficient methods to overcome dormancy. The studied species has rusticity and probably constitutes a good indication for reforestation processes.
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