Levantamento etnobotânico: diversidade de espécies alimentícias e medicinais comercializadas no mercado público de Corrente-PI

Abstract

Since the dawn of humanity, the use of species of flora occurs due to their own subsistence needs. Over time, many plant species have become not only food, but also medicinal, due to the fact that there are many nutrients necessary for life and because of their relevance in phytotherapy, thus making them of great importance and also, being able to contribute significantly to the local economy and regional. Such knowledge is related to traditional knowledge, in this way such tools become of great importance, in order to maintain them, thus avoiding the loss of this information. Based on these assumptions, the present research aimed to carry out an ethnobotanical survey of food and medicinal plants sold in the public market of the city of Corrente-PI. The research was carried out in the Public Market of the Municipality of Corrente-PI, located in the Microregion of Extremo Sul Piauiense. The research was divided into two stages, one of which was the on-site visit, and the second stage was the application of questions and answers, built through Google Forms. Four (04) vendors were interviewed, of which 75% were female and 25% male, aged between 35 and 60 years. The profile of the interviewees shows that the predominant and active participation in public markets is women, this can be explained by the role that women have in helping with family income and men in agriculture, in the process of planting, zeal and harvesting resources. food used in everyday life. When asked about which plants considered medicinal are obtained from the city's public market, it was found that 46.66% cited lettuce (Lactuca sativa), 11.94% cited mint (Mentha spicata) and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), 7, 46% cited lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and 4.47% cited ginger (Zingiber officinale), aloe vera (Aloe vera), stone crumb (Phyllanthus amarus), imburana (Commiphora leptophloeos), clove (Syzygium aromaticum), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), garlic (Allium sativum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), boldo (Plectranthus barbatus). However, the present study is of great importance for the region, so that the social and cultural aspects are preserved, and for representing the local daily life. Considering the importance of carrying out ethnobotanical studies in open markets and in rural communities, on food and medicinal plants, in view of their rich biodiversity in flora. For this, it is necessary to carry out research in the field of ethnobotany and its interrelation with people, helping to understand the knowledge related to local urban ethnobotany