Fitoterapia como uma alternativa para o tratamento no controle dos transtornos de ansiedade: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

Medicinal plants have historically played a significant role in the search for treatments globally, even with the advancement of the production of synthetic medicines. In recent decades, recognition of the benefits associated with the use of herbal products for therapeutic purposes has become increasingly evident. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate, through an integrative review of the literature, how Phytotherapy and herbal medicines can become an alternative treatment for controlling anxiety disorders. This work also aimed to inform the community about what Phytotherapy is and what herbal medicines are, with the premise of their use in cases of anxiety disorders, through the distribution of a digital folder. The articles were located electronically on the CAPES Periodicals Portal website and using articles from the Google Scholar database. The inclusion criteria were articles published in the last five years (2019-2023), made available in full, with free access, published in Portuguese and that were appropriate to the proposed theme. For exclusion, the criteria were studies that were not in accordance with the theme, articles that were outside the period determined by the inclusion criteria and articles not published in Portuguese. In the end, five studies were analyzed to compose the results of this work. Therefore, Phytotherapy can become an alternative for the treatment of anxiety disorders, however, the help of qualified professionals is necessary to prescribe and adequately monitor this therapeutic resource.