Thus, users, healthcare providers, and prescribers must know about the plant, including proper identification, conservation, method of preparation and use, and any potential side effects4.
Medicinal plants generate health benefits when used rationally and adequately. They contain a large arsenal of chemical components that can be useful but also represent a possible health risk. Thus, users, healthcare providers, and prescribers must know about the plant, including proper identification, conservation, method of preparation and use, and any potential side effects4. There is a long history of using medicinal plants in Brazil due to its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage1, 2. In this regard, the National Program of Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicines was established in 2016 to provide safe and free access to medicinal plants in Brazilian primary healthcare4.