A boa disposição, a saúde e a vida: a pluralidade de usos e significados da moringa

Abstract

This exploratory study attempts to understand the use of moringa, as well as the different the different meanings attributed to this medicinal plant by some residents of Khongolote neighbourhood, Maputo province. Maputo province. The concepts of health, disease and illness, as discussed by Cecil Helman, Cecil Helman by Cecil Helman, Alcinda Honwana, Paulo Granjo and Paulo Alves. Through qualitative, exploratory research, the bibliographical research was combined with observation, semi-structured interviews observation, semi-structured interviews and informal conversations, in order to capture the cultural universe of the informants. In the analysis carried out, it was found that the participants in the study consider that moringa guarantees psychological and physical well-being and even contributes to good body aesthetics. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)