USO DE FITOTERÁPICOS MIPS NO AUXÍLIO AO TRATAMENTO DE CRIANÇAS COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the use of herbal medicines as a complementary treatment in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurological condition that affects communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviors. The methodology adopted was based on a bibliographic review of articles published between 2018-2024, focusing on the efficiency and safety of herbal medicines compared to conventional therapies. Partial results indicate that herbal medicines can contribute to the improvement of behavioral and sleep symptoms, although there is significant variability in patient response. It is concluded that, despite the promising potential of herbal medicines as complementary therapy, medical supervision and the need for more research are essential to standardize the efficient use of these treatments.