Dr. Derya Derince Zorlu
Phytotherapy
Phytotherapy, (phytos=plant, therapy=treatment) originates from the roots and means treatment with plants.
It is one of the sole methods used in health problems since the beginning of human history. Every region has its own unique plant treasury and treatment memory.
As with everything, in treatment with plants, the desired effect is achieved when the right plant is given to the right patient in the correct dose. Otherwise, even if it's a plant, inappropriate use contrary to belief can cause harm.
Phytotherapy refers to a form of treatment applied with herbal medicines in the form of medical tea, standardized plant extracts, syrup, tablet, lozenge, capsule, ointment, etc., using the whole or active ingredients of plants.
Plants used in phytotherapy must be the correct plant,
Must be collected at the right time
Drying and storage conditions must be appropriate.