Brazilian panorama about the registration and use of herbal medicines

Authors

  • Katlin S. Rech
  • Paula F. Moura
  • Caroline Gribner
  • Yanna D. Rattmann
  • Obdúlio G. Miguel
  • Eliane E.C. Gomes
  • Marilis D. Miguel

Keywords:

Phytotherapy, Medicinal plants, Drug registration, Use of herbal medicines

Abstract

It was evaluated the Brazilian panorama regarding the registration and use of phytotherapics. A descriptive study about herbal medicines was carried out using the Pubmed and Portal Capes databases, and online data from the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA). Of the 114-plant species described in the list of Brazilian Common Denomination (CBD), 67 have at least one formulation registered by ANVISA, with emphasis on Ginkgo biloba L. Fifteen different pharmaceutical forms were observed, the most common being tablets. There are 22 different indications, laxative was the most cited. Publications in the field of herbal medicine have increased significantly in the last 2 decades.

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Published

2017-11-30

How to Cite

Rech, K. S., Moura, P. F., Gribner, C., Rattmann, Y. D., Miguel, O. G., Gomes, E. E., & Miguel, M. D. (2017). Brazilian panorama about the registration and use of herbal medicines. Boletín Latinoamericano Y Del Caribe De Plantas Medicinales Y Aromáticas, 16(6), 556-569. Retrieved from https://blacpma.ms-editions.cl/index.php/blacpma/article/view/239

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 6: November 2017

Section

Articles

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