Phytotherapy is the practice in naturopathy where plants and plant extracts are used to support health and treat various ailments. It’s one of the oldest forms of medicine, depending on the natural healing properties found in herbs, roots, flowers, and various other parts of plants. Phytotherapy focuses on harnessing these natural compounds to promote wellness, relieve symptoms, and even help prevent disease, with fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs.
At Naturopathy and Natural Therapies World Conference, phytotherapy is often featured as a key topic, highlighting its growing role in integrative healthcare. Sessions explore how specific plants can support everything from immune function and digestion to mental health and inflammation. The conference also emphasizes combining traditional knowledge with modern scientific research to better understand how plant-based therapies can be safely and effectively used alongside conventional treatments, offering patients more natural options for healing and health maintenance.