Medicamentos fitoterápicos antiinflamatórios: uma abordagem sobre o uso racional e seguromedicamentos fitoterápicos antiinflamatórios: uma abordagem

Abstract

The objective of this study is to qualify the anti-inflammatory herbal medicines most used by the contemporary population, identifying the assets present in herbal medicines and their main indications, dosages and dosages, and to evaluate the risks that the use of herbal medicines can present and which interactions may occur with concomitant use of other medications. The use of herbal remedies since ancient times has been a way of treating diseases, relieving pain and seeking well-being.Studies of the action of herbal medicines prove the effectiveness of several plants used in the treatment of inflammatory processes. This is a bibliographic, exploratory study carried out through a literature review. Anti-inflammatory drugs, despite being effective and fast in action, have many limitations such as side effects and high cost. Herbal medicines constituting medicinal plants are proving beneficial due to their properties, presenting less or no side effects, therefore, they are gaining importance for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases.