Práticas e conhecimentos de estudantes da formação docente em relação ao consumo de chás

Abstract

The present study was directed to an investigation about the use of medicinal plants and consumption of teas among a group of students, of Basic Education of Teaching, of a public school of the municipality of Santa Helena/PR. The data were constructed from a structured questionnaire containing questions related to the profile of the research participants, the use of medicinal plants and the consumption of teas. The data were analyzed according to the theoretical and methodological assumptions of Content Analysis. The survey revealed that 100% of students claim to use medicinal plants, with tea being the most mentioned form of use. Among the most cited plants are: boldo, chamomile, lemon balm, mint, mint and guaco, these being used for the treatment of diseases, calming effects, for the relief of specific pains, colds and even for replace other drinks. Regarding the acquisition of medicinal plants for consumption was cited by students: collection in the backyard of their own homes, in the backyard of the house of relatives, neighbors or buy directly in the markets of the municipality. In relation to the school trajectory, many students reported that they had never had contact with the theme "medicinal plants" and those who claim to have reported that the approach was superficial, emphasizing that the issue in question is a very important issue. As for the feasibility of working on the subject with students of Basic Education, all participants highlighted the relevance of content to the school curriculum. In general, the study revealed that the participants of the research are configured as users of medicinal plants as a treatment option for health, although they have never studied the subject. Faced with this fact, the need for workshops and lectures and to disseminate knowledge related to medicinal plants, their forms of use and forms of indiscriminate and inappropriate use are highlighted.