Fármacia do Iepa revives the Amazonian tradition of using medicines produced in the state The Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the State of Amapá (Iepa) reopened the herbal medicine pharmacy in Macapá after 4 years, after the space underwent a revitalization. The location once again served the population at Avenida Feliciano Coelho, nº 1509, in the Trem neighborhood, in the South Zone of Macapá. Public service is open from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 1pm. ? Click here to follow the g1 AP channel on WhatsApp The space combines science and tradition by transforming research into Amazonian plants into herbal remedies. The work validates popular knowledge built over generations about the use of medicinal plants, applying scientific tests before making the products available to the community. The pharmacy counter is the final stage of a process that begins deep inside the forest and goes through years of laboratory studies. The raw material is collected by professionals who identify the correct species and respect the natural cycle of each plant. Iepa Pharmacy reopens in Macapá offering natural and cheaper medicines. Carlos Cardozo/Rede Amazônica Popular price and effectiveness According to IEPA's CEO, Irisnea Silva, the space's biggest differentiator is offering effective and safe medicines at popular prices. "Our difference is the price, which is a popular price that suits everyone and also values ??our local biome. Our products are of high effectiveness and quality. We receive people from far away and even calls from abroad looking for them", stated the director. IEPA CEO, Irisnea Silva. Carlos Cardozo/Rede Amazônica The president of the Amapá Regional Pharmacy Council (CRF-AP), Nadia Soares, celebrated the return of activities and highlighted that the population had been waiting for the reopening of the service for around four years. "The pharmaceutical class is very happy with the resumption of this historic space. It restores easier access to scientifically based medicines originally produced with our local Amazonian flora", highlighted Nadia. President of the Amapá Regional Pharmacy Council (CRF-AP), Nadia Soares. Carlos Cardozo/Rede Amazônica The challenge of collecting in the forest For medicines to reach the public ready, the process requires rigorous work in the forest. Field collector Jonas Oliveira Cardoso explained that the search for the right plants requires knowledge and involves logistical challenges, such as carrying the material for kilometers through dense forest to vehicles or boats. "It's quite difficult because you need to know which species are medicinal to avoid bringing the wrong plant. Sometimes, we walk 5 or 6 kilometers into the forest. We look for species such as Mururé Pajé, Muirapuama, Sucuúba and Ipê-roxo", reported Jonas. Field collector Jonas Oliveira Cardoso. Carlos Cardozo/Rede Amazônica The collector also explained that there are strict precautions to avoid contamination of plants during transport, which must be done in appropriate bags and away from fuel or food. "It is a source of great joy to know that my work helps to save lives", he concluded. Iepa Pharmacy offers natural and cheaper products. Carlos Cardozo/Rede Amazônica Farmácia do Iepa, in Macapá. Carlos Cardozo/Rede Amazônica VIDEOS with news from Amapá: