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    Cuatro plantas medicinales y dolor cólico abdominal en adultos del mercado Virgen del Carmen Pachacamac Lima 2025
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2026-02-26) Paqui Yaranga, Licida; Rincón Chávez, José
    The objective was to determine the relationship between the four medicinal plants and abdominal colic pain in adults from the Virgen del Carmen Market in Pachacamac. Method. 155 surveys were conducted among adults. The survey was administered on a single occasion. The variables were not manipulated. Data were analyzed using frequency analysis, and the hypothesis was tested using Spearman's rho test. The design was non-experimental, with a basic study and a correlational level. Results. 31.6% of women and 33.5% of men frequently experienced abdominal colic pain. Regarding chamomile consumption, 48.4% prepared it as an infusion; 15.5% perceived safety and efficacy, in fennel 74.2% prepared it as an infusion, 24.5% perceived safety and 31.6% efficacy, in mint 28.4% prepared it as a decoction, 51.0% perceived safety and 51.6% efficacy, in thyme consumption 47.7% prepared it as an infusion, 23.2% perceived safety and 18.1% efficacy. Regarding abdominal colic pain, 17.4% was visceral, 14.8% referred, and 31.0% somatic; 32.3% was acute, 46.5% recurrent, and 67.1% chronic; 51.6% was mild or moderate, and 27.1% severe. 21.9% experienced fatigue or sleepiness, 34.2% experienced work- related problems, and 23.2% experienced difficulties with home activities. A moderately significant relationship was evident between medicinal plants and abdominal colic pain (p=0.000; rho=0.674). Conclusion: The correlation between the use of four medicinal plants and abdominal colic pain in adults was directly and moderately significant.