Fitoterapia na atenção primária à saúde: a visão dos profissionais envolvidos

Abstract

This study aims to understand professional's perceptions of Primary Care to Health on the insertion of Phytotherapy in SUS. This is a descriptive, exploratory study, whose methodological frameworks reflect the principles of qualitative research. Study subjects were health professionals from UBS, which had a role in projects related to medicinal plants and herbal medicine. The results show that professionals realize the importance of integrating phytotherapy in the SUS, especially in the APS. They believe their knowledge is insufficient for the correct prescription and / or guidance to users of herbal medicines They understand that Phytotherapy is a treatment alternative or adjunct to allopathy and see as the major difficulty of inserting the political issue and lack of training for health professionals. Note the larger interest of traders and the consequent participation of the community. Thus, with professional staff and political support is possible the development of Herbal Medicine in Primary Care to Health.