Potencial terapêutico das plantas medicinais no enfrentamento da pandemia da Covid-19 na região da Amazônia: uma revisão da literatura.

Abstract

Since the past centuries, medicinal plants were the main source for the treatment and prevention of health problems that society had. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), there are estimates that about 80% of the population make use of medicinal plants. The new coronavirus, SARS CoV-2, of the Coronaviridae family, is a virus that causes respiratory infections causing moderate and severe cases, and, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic. In view of the above, the review aimed to identify the species of medicinal plants and their by-products, used by the population in the period of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Amazon. Capes Periodical data, LILACS, PUBMED, and Google academic, using the keywords: Covid-19; Amazon; Medicinal plants, natural extracts and their combinations. 45 families and 89 species were mentioned, with leaves and bark being the most used. As a method of preparation, infusion and decoction were the most used. At work, Garlic (Allium sativum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale L.), Sangre De Grado (Croton lecheri), Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentos), Copaiba (Copaifera multijuga L.), Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus), Mastruz ( Chenopodium ambrosioides L.), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Mint (Mentha arvensis L.), Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), Cantaloupe (Momordica charantia L.), Jambu (Acmella oleracea), Andiroba (Carapa guianensis Aubl.) , Lemon (Citrus limon), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), Soursop (Annona muricata L.), and Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis), suffered the highest citation among the articles, with the species Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Copaíba (Copaifera langsdorffii), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), Garlic (Allium sativum L.), Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), and Jambu (Acmella oleracea) have demonstrated antiviral and anti- SARS-CoV action -two. They have desirable biological activity for the symptoms caused by Covid-19, so further studies and tests on these structures may represent the development of pharmacological potential.