Perception of Candomble Practitioners About Herbal Medicine and Health Promotion in Ceará, Brazil.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 2985199R Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1573-6571 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00224197 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Relig Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: New York, NY : Springer
      Original Publication: New York : Academy of Religion and Mental Health.
    • Subject Terms:
      Ceremonial Behavior* ; Herbal Medicine* ; Spiritualism*; Health Promotion/*methods; Anthropology, Cultural ; Brazil ; Ethnobotany ; Humans ; Medicine, Traditional ; Phytotherapy ; Plants, Medicinal ; Religion
    • Abstract:
      Candomble, a Brazilian religion of African origin that worships Orishas, promotes "healing" assistance during its worship rituals using therapy with plants and beliefs. From its ancestry tradition, the respect and beware with nature are expressed. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the perception of ethnoecology and health promotion among Candomble practitioners from a Candomble temple in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The ethnography was designed to allow greater immersion into the current mystique. This immersion results in the breaking of existing prejudices and admiration for their worldview. Thus, it can be observed that people seek Candomble to get rid of "bad" health difficulties, such as insomnia, depression, eyesight problems among others, which are commonly treated with herbal preparations, baths, and teas, using plants native to the region; however, their indications are not always in accordance with scientific evidence. In parallel with biomedicine, their hospitable and healthcare practices are considered by most as the equivalent to traditional healthcare actions, but greater recognition of biomedicine is necessary. Based on this perspective, the use of native plants in Candomble is examples of memory, hospitality, and humanization for the community wellness.
    • References:
      Soc Sci Med. 1995 Feb;40(3):321-9. (PMID: 7899944)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Brazil; Candomble; Health promotion; Herbal medicine; Perception; Religion
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20170703 Date Completed: 20190128 Latest Revision: 20190128
    • Publication Date:
      20240104
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10943-017-0441-x
    • Accession Number:
      28669109