Definition of Phytotherapy
Phytotherapy is a method based on herbal remedies. Phytotherapy is all the elements that use plants for care. The so-called medicinal plants must be considered as the combination of plant extracts and natural active ingredients. Phytotherapy is present in different forms and uses: decoction, capsules, mother tincture, extract, capsules, oils, herbal teas, etc.
The root of the word "phyto" for herbal medicine is of Greek origin. The most precise term means "plant". So to sum up what is Phytotherapy? It's herbal therapy. Phytotherapy is therefore considered to be a medicine known as an alternative to allopathy.
The practice of herbal medicine is recognized by the Ministry of Health in many countries. Herbal medicine is considered traditional medicine. Phytotherapy relieves digestive, circulatory and other symptoms. The medical treatment of diseases is based on traditional pharmaceutical products developed and controlled by official bodies. Plants are raw materials, elements of all time totally necessary for modern pharmacopoeia.
Herbal medecine
So in this sense, herbal medicine is a so-called complementary medicine. As any medicine of this type is therefore complementary and would not replace the interventions performed by medicine. Phytotherapy treats chronic and/or repetitive diseases such as ENT, migraine, asthma, cystitis, etc. It also helps to treat imbalances or problems of the endocrine system: hormonal problems, cholesterol problems, etc.
Why do you need a phytotherapy session?
A herbal therapist needs about 1-2 hours to care for a patient. The herbal therapist is initially in charge of the health check-up. He's not making a medical diagnosis. Then the diagnosis is made by a traditional doctor. Several biological analyses are then carried out.
The herbal therapist tries to work and improve the optimal ground for the patient. The phytotherapist's diagnosis allows the body to act in several ways. It is necessary to count on average 3 to 4 sessions per year depending on the different pathologies to be treated. The benefit of herbal medicine: The patient can feel and see the benefits from the first weeks of treatment.