Levantamento das plantas medicinais utilizadas em bairros de Santa Maria – RS

Abstract

A survey done in the districts of Santa Maria, RS, revealed that people make continuous use of medicinal plants. This study was based on interviews made with the residents of seven districts of the city: Nossa Senhora de Lourdes, Medianeira, Nossa Senhora das Dores, Centro, Nossa Senhora do Rosário, ltararé and Patronato. A total of 148 species were registered, belonging to 134 genus and arranged in 64 families. Lists are shown containing the species mentioned in the questionaries, along with the popular name, family, therapeutic indication and pharrnacogeno.