The use of medicinal plants and the interest for community cultivation by residents of the São Francisco neighborhood, Pitangui municipality, MG

Abstract: The study has been carried out in the São Francisco neighborhood, urban area of Pitangui, Minas Gerais, with the objective of investigate popular knowledge in the use of medicinal plants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 50 families living in the neighborhood during the period between july to september 2017. 53 species belonging to 29 families were cited. The leaves were the most used part and the main form of preparation is the infusion/tea.