Phytotherapy is one of the oldest medical healing methods known to humankind and still has a firm place in both traditional and modern medicine today. It is based on scientifically verifiable mechanisms of action of plant ingredients and is often used as a gentle, low-side-effect alternative or supplement to conventional medicine.<\/p>\n
The healing properties of plants were already described in the early advanced civilisations of Egypt, China, India and Greece. Famous healers such as Hippocrates, Dioscorides and Hildegard von Bingen comprehensively documented the use of a wide variety of medicinal plants. Herbal medicine is also a central element in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)<\/a> and Ayurveda<\/a>.<\/p>\n In Europe, phytotherapy underwent a transformation in the 19th and 20th centuries: with the development of modern pharmacology, many herbal active ingredients were isolated, analysed and synthetically produced. Nevertheless, interest in the holistic effects of the whole plant remained \u2013 today, herbal medicines are experiencing a renaissance in the field of naturopathy<\/a> and complementary medicine<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Phytotherapy focuses on what are known as secondary plant substances<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n These substances have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, immunomodulatory, expectorant, calming or tonic effects. Unlike many synthetic medicines, herbal preparations often have a wide range of effects<\/strong> and are better tolerated by the body<\/strong>. In addition, they often have a regulating rather than a suppressive effect<\/strong>, making them ideal for use in regulatory medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n Phytotherapeutic remedies are used to treat a wide range of ailments and diseases. Typical areas of application are:<\/p>\n The therapy can take the form of teas, tinctures, extracts, ointments, oils, tablets or capsules<\/strong> \u2013 depending on the plant, area of application and individual constitution.<\/p>\n In regulative medicine, phytotherapy is often not understood in isolation<\/strong>, but as part of a holistic therapeutic approach<\/strong>. Plant preparations are used not only for symptomatic treatment, but above all to strengthen the body’s self-healing powers<\/a><\/strong> and restore inner balance.<\/p>\n Energy medicine<\/strong><\/a> and information medicine<\/strong><\/a> also consider the effects of medicinal plants on a subtle level: plants are regarded as carriers of life energy (chi, prana)<\/strong>, which can be transferred to the organism through ingestion or external application. In the bioresonance method<\/a>, for example, plant frequencies<\/a><\/strong> can be used for testing and harmonisation.<\/p>\n Phytotherapy is one of the few naturopathic methods that is scientifically based<\/strong> and officially recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO)<\/strong> and the European Medicines Agency (EMA)<\/strong>. Many herbal medicines are available only in pharmacies and are subject to strict quality standards.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, caution should also be exercised with herbal preparations: dosage, interactions and contraindications<\/strong> should be taken into account \u2013 especially in cases of pregnancy, chronic illness or simultaneous use of conventional medication. It is advisable to seek advice from an experienced alternative practitioner, doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n Phytotherapie<\/strong> ist eine traditionsreiche, wissenschaftlich fundierte Methode zur Behandlung und Vorbeugung zahlreicher Beschwerden. Als Teil der Naturheilkunde bietet sie sanfte und nachhaltige Unterst\u00fctzung f\u00fcr K\u00f6rper, Geist und Seele. In der regulativen Medizin spielt sie eine zentrale Rolle \u2013 sei es zur Aktivierung der Selbstheilungskr\u00e4fte, zur energetischen Harmonisierung oder als Br\u00fccke zwischen Natur und moderner Medizin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-2563","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.body-balance-check.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/2563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.body-balance-check.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.body-balance-check.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.body-balance-check.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Principles of action of herbal medicines<\/h3>\n
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Areas of application for phytotherapy<\/h3>\n
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Phytotherapy in regulative and energetic medicine<\/h3>\n
Scientific recognition and safety<\/h3>\n
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