| Autor: |
Gurgel, Cristina B. F. M., Lewinsohn, Rachel |
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| Zdroj: |
Anais de História de Além-Mar; 2009, Vol. 10, p113-127, 15p |
| Abstrakt: |
The article focuses on the issue of the knowledge and use of Brazilian native medicinal plants during the early days of the first settlers in the overseas Portuguese colony. Since there were no trained physicians, the Jesuits took on the duties of looking after the sick and became the main chroniclers and custodians of relevant documentation. The explorers, called "Bandeirantes" spread the use of many native medicinal plants far and wide. It is also mentioned that the attitude of physicians towards medicinal plants shifted between acceptance in the first centuries and outright rejection, especially during the 19th century. However, in spite of being ignored by the orthodox medicine for a long time, at present, phytotherapy is slowly conquering its place in the medico-therapeutic studies. |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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