Why modern phytotherapy is more than just a promising alternative
Many renowned doctors, experts and patients already rely on herbal medicines. Today, modern phytotherapy is mainly used in the treatment of chronic illnesses, in accompanying pain and cancer therapy and in health prevention. More and more doctors and therapists are recognizing modern phytotherapy as a gentle way to health and health maintenance.
What is modern phytotherapy all about?
Modern phytotherapy is considered by experts to be one of the gentlest measures to strengthen or restore health in certain areas, but also to prevent possible health challenges. Phytopreparations differ fundamentally from conventional herbal remedies. This is partly because their composition and impact on health are strictly controlled.
The new phytotherapy has its origins in “herbal medicine”. This oldest form of accompanying medicine is found in almost all cultures. The foundations can be found in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the Indian healing system Ayurveda and Japanese health teachings. The power of plants and their active ingredients has been used here for thousands of years to treat health challenges. In ancient times and the Middle Ages, the knowledge of herbal medicine spread to Europe.
The basis of modern phytotherapy is the combination of scientific processing and ancient knowledge. This new knowledge includes the modes of action of parts of pharmacology, pharmaceutics and toxicology.
The French doctor Henri Leclerc (1870 – 1955) coined the term phytotherapy. He introduced “herbal medicine”, which had been practiced until then, into medical science. Since then, it has been possible to isolate the substances contained in medicinal plants in their purest form.
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Modern phytotherapy is not an alternative medicine, but should be seen as part of recognized conventional medicine. It is the science of treating and preventing symptoms and illnesses with plants, their extracts and natural products. These herbal medicines are known as phytopharmaceuticals and have a special status under pharmaceutical law. Rational phytopharmaceuticals differ significantly from traditional phytopreparations. This is because rational phytopharmaceuticals contain strictly defined quantities of ingredients. Constant, consistent quality and its monitoring play a major role in this.
Warum wird Phytotherapie immer wichtiger?
There are around 70,000 known plant species that are used as medicines worldwide. In herbal medicine, seeds, bark, roots, flowers, fruits and stems are used in a wide variety of forms. Alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, essential oils, mucilage and much more can be produced from it.
Scientific studies have shown that the active ingredients of the plant as a whole are often more effective than pharmacologically and chemically isolated pure substances or chemically synthesized medicines. In addition to vitamins and minerals, these plants contain many secondary plant substances that can have an antioxidant effect. This means that they support the fight against free radicals that cause oxidative stress. This oxidative stress can promote cell ageing. It is also suspected of being involved in triggering unwanted cell growth.
The supportive measures of phytotherapy can alleviate complaints and symptoms of illnesses. But active prevention can also be practiced in certain areas.
What should you look out for in phytopreparations?
According to many experts, herbal medicines can be the gentle way to better health. Nevertheless, side effects can occur from time to time.
- For example, certain phytopharmaceuticals may cause allergic reactions or interact with other medications. Many people tolerate phytopharmaceuticals better than conventional medicines.
- If they are used under the wrong conditions or without an exact dosage, they may even have a toxic or organ-damaging effect.
- Herbal medicines also have package inserts. They must be read carefully and followed. Special care should be taken with phytotherapy, especially for pregnant women, babies, small children and allergy sufferers.
- If nausea, vomiting or similar symptoms occur, the phytomedication must be discontinued immediately.
Herbal medicines should therefore not be bought indiscriminately, for example in supermarkets, drugstores or elsewhere, but only from experts. This means that you should always seek medical advice from your doctor! When choosing your preparations, make sure they are of strictly tested quality! It guarantees you consistent and high-quality ingredients! Rational phytopharmaceuticals are also confirmed by pharmacological and clinical studies.
What are the benefits of using phytotherapy?
Of course, modern phytotherapy can have side effects. However, from an overall perspective, these are not as relevant and strong as with high-dose chemical-synthetic medications.
- Symptoms and medical challenges can be alleviated or even significantly reduced with plant-based active ingredients.
- Many people tolerate phytopharmaceuticals better than conventional medicines.
- The benefits for patients are often much greater than the risk of undesirable side effects. Phytotherapeutics are therefore often used today as an adjunct in special therapies.
- Phytotherapeutics are becoming increasingly popular in the treatment of chronic diseases and as support during the menopause in women. However, they are also used to prevent uncontrolled tissue growth and cardiovascular diseases.
- There are numerous studies that confirm the positive influence that high-quality preparations made from plant substances can have on holistic health. In addition, the targeted use of phytotherapy can also lead to a reduction in medication.
- High-quality herbal supplements offer good support, especially in the prevention and treatment of hormone-related health challenges. The effects on local cell health and the local immune system can do a lot for the health of the breast, uterus and ovaries, for example.
Why is phytotherapy becoming increasingly popular with doctors, therapists and patients?
Phytotherapy can therefore do much more than the knowledge of herbal medicine that has been used for decades. This is why modern phytotherapy has increasingly come to the forefront of medical interest in recent years. When using phytotherapeutic measures, you should always be prepared for a treatment duration that is relevant in terms of time. This is because many of the phytotherapeutic medicines support the body’s self-healing powers. These are activated via various mechanisms. They can therefore have a long-term and lasting positive influence on a person’s holistic health.
A major advantage of modern phytotherapy is its wide range of applications. This is because with the help of the active power of plants, all four treatment success pillars, such as
1.) the inhibition of unwanted cell growth
2.) the inhibition of inflammation
3.) the antioxidation
4.) the restoration of the immune system
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Some of the medpro phytopreparations contain plant substances from medicinal plants that have been used in traditional herbal medicine and Far Eastern therapies for thousands of years. The physician and scientist Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Ben Pfeifer has incorporated the knowledge and potential of this ancient medicine into his oncological practice and developed the medpro formulations on this basis 25 years ago.
Herbal medicines and dietary supplements can be helpful for people with a variety of chronic illnesses and nutritional deficiencies. Which preparations are recommended and how much should be taken depends on many factors. That is why medpro offers a free medical consultation service for individuals and efficient supply of nutritional supplements. Our network of therapists will be happy to advise you on your questions and individual health situation.
Only doctors and alternative practitioners with a corresponding license may recommend and offer phytotherapeutic measures.
In phytotherapy, diseases are treated with preparations made from medicinal plants. These phytopreparations include, for example, medicinal plant teas, compresses and baths, but also tablets, capsules, powders and inhalations made from herbal substances.
Traditional phytotherapy is used on the basis of traditional experience. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda (Indian herbal medicine) belong to these ancient, traditional systems of medicine. Modern phytotherapy uses traditional knowledge from traditional herbal medicine, but claims to meet scientific standards in the treatment of diseases.
medpro offers you as a healthcare professional completely new possibilities in complementary oncology therapy. Our international team of doctors played a key role in the development of our formulations and have been using them successfully in clinical practice for over 20 years. Our preparations are now an essential component of the so-called Pfeifer treatment protocols. As a medpro partner, you can access this and other specialist information, webinars and our therapist discount at any time.
To become a medpro partner, you are welcome to send us a request with your registration certificate to info@med-pro.org.
medpro’s medical advice service is unique. Our team of consultants consists of international specialists in integrative medicine, oncology, immunology, nutritional medicine, as well as naturopaths for naturopathy, functional nutrition and herbal medicine.
medpro is the interface between patients and relatives and the health experts mentioned above. This gives you the opportunity to get a holistic view of your health situation and receive individual product advice. If you are interested in a medical consultation, please send us an e-mail to info@med-pro.org.
As food supplements and phytopreparations, medpro products do not require a prescription.
The natural food supplement has its origins in oncological practice and is suitable for people with high health requirements. Our nutritional supplement was developed according to the 4 pillars of health prevention and promotion:
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- Inflammation inhibition
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- Cell protection
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- Strengthening the immune system
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- Detoxification
The areas of application of our food supplement are diverse. Please contact us personally for an individual consultation.
Our product pages provide you with information on the potential uses of phytopreparations. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us personally at any time for an individual consultation.
Phytotherapy or herbal medicine has its origins in naturopathy. As the oldest therapeutic method in medicine, it offers the possibility of alleviating, curing and preventing illnesses with the help of medicinal plants. Several parts of the plant are used in phytotherapy, such as the root, stem, seed, bark, buds, wood or leaf. There are more than 70,000 plant species worldwide that are used in medicine as medicinal plants.
Since phytotherapeutic treatment offers completely new possibilities for the treatment of serious illnesses, more and more attention is being paid to herbal medicine. In the 20th century, the physician Dr. Rudolf Fritz Weiss founded the first chair for phytotherapy in Germany, thus creating a scientific context and greater recognition on the part of conventional medicine. People want phytotherapy to provide “gentle” medical care that is as free of side effects as possible.
Important to know:
Herbal medicines and herbal food supplements should also be taken according to the package leaflet and recommended dosage and discontinued if side effects occur. In this case, a visit to the doctor is recommended