Medicinal plants in intercultural dialogues in the production of care plans in the indigenous health subsystem (SASI-SUS) of the Xukuru do Ororubá

continuing education in indigenous health as a strategy to promote differentiated care

Abstract

Continuing education for indigenous health teams is strategic in promoting differentiated care, especially in building intercultural dialogues. The course experience demonstrates the importance of promoting spaces for shared teaching and learning, and the empowerment of health professionals in the Indigenous Health Care System (SASI-SUS) of the Xukuru do Ororubá in their quest to create appropriate care mechanisms for indigenous peoples, considering the heritage of their territory; their histories and memories; their bodies and their temporality. The diverse medicinal plants are fundamental elements in care/healing, together with prayer practices and experiences in the sacred jurema terreiros (ritual spaces). Drawing up individual and collective plans was the alternative that the group found to reflect on and induce other possible intermedical practices in the territory.