La medicina natural como alternativa de tratamiento de la rinofaringitis y faringoamigdalitis el centro de salud de Malacatos

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Abstract:At the local and global level, acute respiratory infections constitute one of the main causes of morbidity and frequent use of health services. In this context, medicinal plants are presented as an alternative for the prevention and treatment of this type of disease; however, it is necessary to implement mechanisms for its proper use for promotion. Objective: To design a participatory planning mechanism for the incorporation of the use of medicinal plants in Primary Health Care, for the treatment of rhinopharyngitis and pharyngotonsillitis in the parish of Malacatos. Method: This is a qualitative study, with an action research approach participation Conclusions: The inclusion of the community in the planning and execution of the intervention allowed the participants to discover their potential to act based on their own resources and knowledge. It is evident that there are numerous traditional, safe and effective botanical treatments for pharyngotonsillitis and rhinopharyngitis, validated by numerous scientific studies that support the use of several of the medicinal species used, although new research is still needed for others.