The most commercialised herbal medicines in homeopathic drugstores from João Pessoa - PB in the Covid-19 pandemic

Danielly Albuquerque da Costa
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Suênia Alcântara Barbosa
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Amanda Maria Santos de Souza
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Maria das Graças Oliveira Silva
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Hellane Fabrícia Sousa de Lucena
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Climério Avelino de Figueredo
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Maria do Socorro Sousa
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    Danielly Albuquerque da Costa

    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6736-4699

    He holds a degree in Pharmacy from the Federal University of Paraíba, a master's and a doctorate in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products, at the same institution. She is currently Associate Professor IV, assigned to the Department of Physiology and Pathology, Federal University of Paraíba. Currently, she acts as coordinator of the Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapeutic Studies and Research (NEPHF / CCS / UFPB). She has been developing research and/or extension activities in the areas of Phytochemistry and Integrative and Complementary Practices.

    Suênia Alcântara Barbosa

    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0080-8785

    Graduated (Full Degree in Biology) from the State University Vale do Acaraú (2011). She has experience in the area of Edaphology and Entomology (Membracidae); Undergraduate student in Biomedicine at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB).

    Amanda Maria Santos de Souza

    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1197-0566

    Has high-school-second-grade education at the State School Professor Francisco Ribeiro Sampaio(2017).

    Maria das Graças Oliveira Silva

    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9994-5538

    Textile technician, graduated from the Federal Institute of Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte. Currently graduating in the Biomedicine course at the Federal Institution of Paraíba. Participant in the Junior Achievement project for young entrepreneurs with the mini-company BagBook - SA, in the position of production director. In the course of my work experiences in the textile and enterprise sector, which offered me knowledge about , leadership, management, production and development, I realized that it is always necessary to be well informed and know how to deal with the unexpected, new questions will always arise to be addressed. treated and such should be resolved with the greatest possible dexterity. It is important to maintain an orientation, always presenting a history of leading high-performance teams, focused on achieving or exceeding goals, remaining dedicated and hardworking, with determination to deliver excellence to customers and employees.

    Hellane Fabrícia Sousa de Lucena

    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4280-515X

    Graduated in Industrial Pharmacy from the Federal University of Paraíba (2011), graduated in Pharmacy from the Federal University of Paraíba (2009) and master's degree in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products from the Federal University of Paraíba (CCS/UFPB) (2012), with an area of Pharmacochemical concentration. Doctorate in progress by the Graduate Program in Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Products at the Federal University of Paraíba (CCS/UFPB) - Pharmacochemistry.

    Climério Avelino de Figueredo

    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8524-472X

    Graduated in Law from the Federal University of Paraíba (1989), graduated in Psychology from the Federal University of Paraíba (1991), graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Paraíba (1984), master's degree in Collective Health from the State University of Rio de Janeiro ( 1997) and PhD in Public Health from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (2013). He is currently Associate Professor I at the Federal University of Paraíba. He has experience in the area of Medicine, with emphasis on Integrative and Complementary Practices, especially in Phytotherapy, working mainly on the following topics: phytotherapy, medicinal plants, homeopathy, treatment and university extension. He is deputy coordinator of the Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research (NEPHF-UFPB).

    Maria do Socorro Sousa

    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.

    OrcID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2163-6265

    She holds a degree in Medicine, a Master's degree in Religious Sciences/UFPB, a PhD in Social Sciences/UFCG and is an associate professor IV at the Federal University of Paraíba. She has experience in the area of Medicine, with an emphasis on Pediatrics, Homeopathy and Phytotherapy. She works mainly on the following topics: Homeopathy, Phytotherapy, Complementary Therapies and Sciences of Religions.

Keywords

SARS-CoV-2
Cat's Claw
Equinacea
Passiflora
Valeriana

Abstract

This study aimed to identify which herbal medicines were the most commercialised in the beginning of the pandemic in the municipality of João Pessoa/PB. For data collection, an interview was carried out with owners of homeopathic pharmacies who answered a previously elaborated questionnaire. The study evidenced expressively increasing of seven simple herbal medicines: Garlic Oil (Allium sativum L.), Unha de Gato (Uncaria tomentosa (Willd) D.C.), Equinácea (Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench), Mulungu (Erythrina mulungu Mart.), Valeriana (Valeriana officinalis L.), Melissa (Melissa officinalis L.) and Passiflora (Passiflora incarnata L.). In addition to two herbal compounds: Bom Sono and Fitocalmante, both with Passiflora (Passiflora incarnata L.), Mulungu (Erythrina mulungu Mart.), Valeriana (Valeriana officinalis L.) and Melissa (Melissa officinalis L.). It was possible to verify the influence of the pandemic on the use of herbal medicines in the city of João Pessoa, due to the symptoms caused by Covid-19 and by the conditions imposed by the social isolation. The results evidence the use of herbal medicines in two aspects: 1. With preventive and support purpose to people affected by Covid-19; 2. With the purpose do treat the consequences of Covid-19 and/or for people who already had mental/emotional symptoms that intensified during the pandemic.

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  • Danielly Albuquerque da Costa
    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6736-4699
  • Suênia Alcântara Barbosa
    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0080-8785
  • Amanda Maria Santos de Souza
    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1197-0566
  • Maria das Graças Oliveira Silva
    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9994-5538
  • Hellane Fabrícia Sousa de Lucena
    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4280-515X
  • Climério Avelino de Figueredo
    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8524-472X
  • Maria do Socorro Sousa
    Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Center for Health Sciences, Department of Physiology and Pathology, Center for Homeopathic and Phytotherapy Studies and Research. Campus I. Castelo Branco, CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, PB. Brazil.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2163-6265

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