Phytotherapy is the science of healing with plants, or herbal therapy. It is a natural method that uses the active ingredients of medicinal plants (leaves, flowers, roots, bark, fruits) to support the body's self-healing processes, relieve symptoms, help prevention and contribute to physical and mental balance.
🌿 What is phytotherapy all about?
Use of medicinal parts of plants in the form of teas, tinctures, capsules, ointments, essential oils.
Objective: prevent, alleviate or cure diseases with the power of nature.
It is important that the application is tailored to the individual, that the dosage is correct and that the treatment is carried out under the guidance of a specialist if the problem is more serious.
What can phytotherapy be used for?
| Problem | Recommended herbs |
|---|---|
| Colds, flu | linden, elder, thyme |
| Gastro-intestinal complaints | chamomile, peppermint, yarrow |
| Stress, sleep disturbance | lavender, lemongrass, cat's root |
| Liver cleaning | dandelion, artichoke |
| Urinary tract problems | bearberry leaves, goldenseal |
| Circulatory problems | hawthorn, garlic |
| Women's complaints | cloak grass, shepherd's purse, catkin's tail |
Forms of phytotherapeutic preparations:
- Herbal tea - brew, infusion or cold steeping
- Tincture - alcoholic extract
- Essential oil - for vaporisation or externally
- Ointment, balm - for skin, pains
- Capsules, tablets - concentrated form
- In bath water - absorbed through the skin
Important information:
Herbs contain real active ingredients - so overdosage or contraindications are possible.
Some plants may interact with medicines (e.g. St. John's wort → may reduce contraceptive, antidepressant effects).
Particular care is needed in children and during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Phytotherapy is not a substitute for medical treatment, but it can be a great complement.
Who is it for?
For those looking for natural methods
Relieve chronic complaints
Immune boosting, detoxification
Also for the relief of mental symptoms, through the support of the body
