Gochnatia polymorpha: é realmente um remédio fitoterápico?

Abstract

In the last decade, an increase in the use of alternative therapeutic practices supported by policies within the scope of the Unified Health System (SUS) has been observed, in particular the use of medicinal plants and herbal medicines, despite advances in modern medicine, plants are still an important form of treatment. Gochnatia polymorpha is a plant species of great relevance in ethnobotany, having been used for centuries by several traditional communities to treat a variety of diseases. Popularly known as cambará, this tree has a rich tradition of medicinal use, with reports of its therapeutic properties in different cultures. The growing demand for natural products and the search for new therapeutic alternatives have driven scientific interest in G. polymorpha. This work aims to gather, collect and organize the data obtained, in order to clarify doubts, myths and truths regarding its medicinal use, exploring its pharmacological potential and contributing to development.