Atividade terapêutica de Himatanthus bracteatus (A.DC.): Woodson uma revisão integrativa
2018
The Medicinal Plants have been used since the first civilizations in the search for healing or
relief of diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 80% of the
population using these plants for therapeutic purposes. Its use is usually based on past
knowledge between generations. Since Brazil is a country rich in floral diversity, we need
research to proof of chemical constituents in plants used for medicinal purposes. The
objective of this work was to gather, evaluate and synthesize the information that relates the
binomial Himatanthus bracteatus - therapeutic activity. A bibliographical survey was done in
the CAPES Periodicals portal with Boolean operators "AND" and "OR", and integrative
review, therapy. Himatanthus bracteatus, herbal medicine, Apocynaceae and janaguba as
keywords. The inclusion criteria were complete scientific articles, communications and case
reports in Portuguese, English and Spanish, published between 2005-2015. Exclusion criteria:
work not related to the binomial. The methodology used showed the absence of scientific
papers on the topic discussed by selecting only one article, not being analyzed in its entirety
by not contemplate the purpose of the search. Considering the therapeutic use certificate by
the communities, it is important scientifically investigate whether this information is true thus
preventing misuse and possible side effects.
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