O CONHECIMENTO POPULAR E AS PLANTAS MEDICINAIS: UMA EXPERIÊNCIA DE ENCONTRO DESDE O RESIDÊNCIA PEDAGÓGICA

Abstract

This article is based on experiences gained during the pedagogical residency program. Considering the importance of acquiring knowledge about medicinal plants for building a more environmentally conscious society and for preserving popular knowledge rooted in our culture, this study seeks to highlight the relevance of this topic. To this end, a workshop on medicinal plants and their use as herbal medicines was held at the Goiás State Military Police College - Geralda Andrade Martins, located in the municipality of Itapaci, Goiás. The workshop exposed the medicinal plants that are common in our daily lives and was held during environmental week, as part of the Pedagogical Residency Program. The results obtained indicated that this approach gave the participants a deeper understanding of the use of medicinal plants, as well as the importance of preserving them