Usos potenciais do angico-preto (Anadenanthera colibrina (vell.) brenan) em uma comunidade quilombola de São João do Piauí

Abstract

It is through local knowledge that knowledge of medicinal plants has been used by rural populations as the primary means of treating illnesses. In this context, the objective was to present the medicinal potential of angico-preto (Anadenanthera colubrina (Vell.) Brenan) from the perspective of a quilombola community located in the municipality of São João do Piauí. The research was conducted in the quilombola community of Curral Velho, in the municipality of São João do Piauí. It is exploratory, qualitative, quantitative, and ethnographic in nature. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews using forms containing open- and closed-ended questions on the topic, as well as photographic records, voice recorders, and a field diary. The sample was defined using the Comentto sample calculator, with a sampling error of 5% and a 90% confidence level. Therefore, 94 quilombolas aged 18 or older were interviewed. It was observed that most of the study volunteers (87 interviewees) use A. colubrina. Fifty participants use it frequently, and 85 learned how to handle and use the plant