Levantamento de Produtos Fitoterápicos Comercializados em Estabelecimentos Agropecuários de Municípios da Chapada do Vale do Itaim, Piauí

Abstract

This study emphasizes the use of herbal medicines, derived from medicinal plants, in animal health, especially in contexts where the search for natural and sustainable alternatives is becoming increasingly relevant. The general objective was to carry out a survey of herbal products aimed at animals of zootechnical interest, sold in agricultural establishments in municipalities in the Chapada do Vale do Itaim, Piauí. The research methodology involved collecting data from ten agricultural establishments located in the semi-arid region of Piauí, specifically in the Chapada Vale do Rio Itaim Territory. The cities selected were: Acauã, Jacobina do Piauí and Paulistana. During the visits, note cards were used to identify all the herbal products available. The results showed that seven medicines were sold, three of which were repeated in two stores, thus revealing a low availability of herbal medicines in the region surveyed. According to this study, demand for these products is limited, largely reflecting producers' lack of knowledge about their advantages and efficacy. In short, this study emphasizes the importance of herbal medicines in animal health and the need to promote greater knowledge about their applications among farmers.