Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: XAVIER

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DISCENTE : XAVIER
DATA : 29/09/2025
HORA: 08:00
LOCAL: On line
TÍTULO:

Practices of the Quilombola Community of Bocaina, Porto Estrela Municipality, in the Fight Against Covid-19: A Study on the Use of Medicinal Plants from the Region – Brazil

PALAVRAS-CHAVES:

Ethnobotany; Quilombola communities; Traditional knowledge; Biological diversity; Medicinal plants.

PÁGINAS: 106
GRANDE ÁREA: Ciências Biológicas
ÁREA: Botânica
SUBÁREA: Botânica Aplicada
RESUMO:

This research, which is part of the Environmental Sciences, analyzes how traditional communities can adapt to health crises, especially focusing on the ethnobotanical knowledge of the Quilombola da Bocaina Community in Porto Estrela - Mato Grosso. It is demonstrated how this knowledge can be an additional strategy of care during the Covid-19 pandemic. The central idea is that traditional knowledge, deeply linked to the territory and transmitted from generation to generation, are importante resources, especially when access to conventional health services is limited. Faced with the health emergency and the absence of protocols, at the time, specific to treat the disease, these communities anchored the hitherto unknown care practices guided by their own traditional knowledge of curing diseases, used effectively medicinal plants to relieve symptoms such as fever, cough and flu. This study that combines different areas of knowledge and has a qualitative approach, revealed a great understanding of the population about local plants and species, highlighting the melon-de-são-caetano (Momordica charantia L.) and saffron (Curcuma longa L.). The plants most mentioned in this context are those used mainly in the form of teas and syrups. They contain compounds such as curcumin and quercetin, which have anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, proven by scientific studies, which reinforces the traditional use of these plants. Generally, those who know these natural remedies are the elderly with lower education and income, which shows that these practices are affordable and low cost. However, the research points out two major obstacles to the maintenance of this knowledge: first, the loss of habits of use of plants and the disinterest of younger generations, driven by cultural interactions that resignify knowledge and the lack of organized records; according to the land conflicts with farmers and miners, which hinder access to plants and territory of these communities, which is fundamental for their culture and way of life. The conclusion of the study is that the ethnobotanical knowledge of quilombolas is an important care system for both health and cultural preservation. To make better use of this potential, it is recommended to promote a greater dialogue between the communities and institutions involved, the guarantee of the territorial rights of the communities, as well as the documentation and valorization of traditional knowledge are important points. Integrating these practices into primary health care, following models such as RENISUS, is a promising strategy to strengthen local culture and consequently the practices in SUS and promote more justice in access to care. In addition, the research highlights the need for more pharmacological studies to prove the safety and efficacy of the mentioned species, ensuring a solid scientific basis for their future use. Thus, the study fills a gap in the academic area by offering an integrated view on the role of these practices in times of health crisis and their relationship with public policies, highlighting the importance and originality of the context of Quilombolas Communities of Bocaina in Porto Estrela-Mato Grosso.

MEMBROS DA BANCA:
Interno - 802.146.574-34 - FLÁVIO BEZERRA BARROS - UFPA
Interna - 48690002 - SOLANGE KIMIE IKEDA CASTRILLON
Interna - 83215001 - MARIA ANTONIA CARNIELLO
Interno - 83260001 - AUMERI CARLOS BAMPI
Externa à Instituição - MÁRLIA REGINA COELHO FERREIRA - MUSEUGOELDI
Externa à Instituição - ROSELI FARIAS MELO DE BARROS - UFPI
Externa à Instituição - WBANEIDE MARTINS DE ANDRADE - UNEB