Phytotherapy, phytotherapeutics, herbal medicine

based on the German version "Phytotherapie/ Phytotherapeutika/ Kräutermedizin"

Herbal medicines are those with active ingredients made from plant parts, such as leaves, roots or flowers. Phytotherapy is the link between alternative and conventional medicine.

Art

For external use: Oils, sitz baths, wraps, fragrance oils, incense sticks, tinctures,...

For internal use: Liquids, teas, tablets, inhalation...

Effect

Risks

• allergic reactions and rashes
• Be careful about purchasing herbal medicines over the internet. Unregulated herbal medicines from overseas may not be manufactured to the same quality and standard as regulated medicines. 

Sources:

• https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/herbal-medicine