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Phytotherapist - specialists in all aspects of herbal medicine

Numerous interesting courses are offered by renowned schools in the field of herbal medicine. These courses are aimed at both laypeople and professionals in the medical field, such as nurses, pharmacists, chemists, pharmaceutical assistants, nutritionists, naturopaths and even doctors who see the combination of phytotherapy with conventional medicine as an enrichment and would like to use medicinal plants responsibly in their professional environment as a phytotherapist.

Many clients still prefer to treat their illnesses, injuries or pain naturally, despite the advances in conventional medicine.

Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medicine and has been practiced in all cultures since time immemorial and passed down from generation to generation. In today's globalized world, we have the advantage of bringing together and using the best and most effective herbal medicine recipes and medicinal plants from all cultures. In various courses, participants can train to become renowned phytotherapists and address and serve more clients with this popular offer at their workplace or, for example, in their own practice.

To compare the various offers on the education market, we recommend visiting the education portal Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch. Thanks to the numerous renowned schools - especially in the field of naturopathy - you can choose between top offers that will qualify you as a professional phytotherapist. You will also find a wealth of important information about phytotherapy.

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In Apotheken finden Sie in der Regel eine grosse Auswahl an ausgewählten Phytopharmaka aus dem Bereich der Phyto-Therapie, die sich hervorragend zur Ergänzung Ihrer Haus- oder Reiseapotheke eignen. Oder bei einer Phytotherapeutin. Hohe Wirksamkeit, gute Verträglichkeit und geringe Nebenwirkungen: Die Phytotherapie ist ein wahres Geschenk der Natur für unsere Gesundheit.

Ärztinnen und Ärzte, die über Kenntnisse der Phytotherapie durch eine Phytotherapieausbildung verfügen, können einem weit verbreiteten Bedürfnis nach „natürlichen Ergänzungen“ mit einem fundierten und professionellen Angebot begegnen. Allgemeinmedizin, Pädiatrie, Gynäkologie und Gerontologie sind Fachgebiete, in denen Patientinnen und Patienten besonders empfänglich für Phytotherapeutika sind und diese auch nachfragen, wenn sie wissen, dass ihre Ärztin oder ihr Arzt damit vertraut ist.

Es gibt jedoch kaum einen Bereich in der Medizin, in dem Heilpflanzenanwendungen nicht ergänzend und punktuell sinnvoll eingesetzt werden können, z.B. in der Psychiatrie und sogar auf der Intensivstation. Bei leichten Krankheitsverläufen ist eine Initialbehandlung mit Phytotherapeutika oft sinnvoll. Bei schweren Erkrankungen können Phytotherapeutika ergänzend zur Linderung von Beschwerden eingesetzt werden, zum Beispiel in der Onkologie und in der Palliativmedizin.

Basic courses in phytotherapy are offered for as little as a few days and go all the way up to a complete training course as a certified phytotherapist lasting two years or more.

In der Schweiz gibt es kein Phytotherapie-Studium. Die Ausbildungen sind als Ergänzung oder Erweiterung zur schulmedizinischen oder komplementärmedizinischen Grundausbildung oder nach dem Medizinstudium konzipiert. An Ausbildungsinstituten vermitteln renommierte Dozentinnen und Dozenten fundiertes Fachwissen in Theorie und Praxis.

Über die Krankenkasse abrechnen kann man erst nach der Ausbildung Phytotherapeut mit EMR-Anerkennung. Wer dies anstrebt, um später Phytotherapie über die Zusatzversicherung der Krankenkassen abrechnen zu können, benötigt mindestens 300 Kursstunden. Bevor eine EMR-Anerkennung angestrebt wird, sollten unbedingt die Voraussetzungen mit dem Ausbildungsanbieter und der EMR abgeklärt werden.

Es gibt zum Beispiel folgende Phytotherapeutika:

  • Aloe
  • Anis
  • Arnika
  • Artischocke
  • Baldrian
  • Gewürzsumach
  • Johanniskraut
  • Melisse
  • Weissdorn
  • Sonnenhut

There is currently no federally recognized training as a phytotherapist.

Die Stärken der Phytotherapie liegen in der Behandlung von funktionellen Beschwerden (z.B. Schlafstörungen) und chronischen Erkrankungen. Aber auch in der Prävention, indem wir unser Immunsystem mit pflanzlichen Arzneimitteln stärken. Unter Phytotherapie versteht man die Anwendung von Pflanzen, Pflanzenteilen oder deren Zubereitungen (z.B. Extrakte).

Die Phytotherapeut-Ausbildung ist je nach Inhalt und Ausrichtung unterschiedlich anerkannt. Wichtig ist die EMR-Anerkennung. Die EMR verlangt für die Anerkennung dieser Methode die Methodennummer 131, Naturheilpraktikerin (NHP). Ansonsten kann die Methode nur über die ASCA registriert werden.

After a basic course in herbal medicine lasting several days, you will probably not be able to run your own practice as a phytotherapist, as your knowledge and understanding of the effects and application of individual medicinal plants will not be extensive enough. For self-employment or a professional activity in herbal medicine, we recommend a comprehensive diploma course, possibly with method registration with the EMR or the ASCA. The individual schools will be happy to provide you with further information in this regard.

In einer Phytotherapeutin-Ausbildung lernt man folgendes:

  • Fundiertes und aktuelles Wissen über Phytotherapie
  • Krankheiten
  • Effektive Anwendung der Phytotherapie
  • Präparatekunde
  • Gesundheitsberatung
  • Historische und philosophische Aspekte
  • Naturwissenschaft
  • Praxis

Die Phytotherapie (auch Pflanzenheilkunde oder „Kräutermedizin“ genannt) wird heute der Komplementärmedizin zugeordnet. Überzeugende fachliche Argumente für diese Zuordnung fehlen jedoch. Allenfalls könnte man die Phytotherapie der klassischen Naturheilkunde zuordnen, zu der neben der Heilpflanzenanwendung auch Hydrotherapie, Bewegung, Ernährungslehre und Lebensordnung gehören. Diese Methoden der klassischen Naturheilkunde sind alle mit der Medizin vereinbar und der wissenschaftlichen Forschung zugänglich.

Admission criteria for the individual training and further training courses to become a phytotherapist vary depending on the training provider. For some, no specific prior knowledge is expected, while others require professional training in the healthcare sector. Please use our contact form or the "Ask a question" button to get in touch directly with the right contact person for phytotherapy training.

Der Leitfaden Phytotherapie ist ein praktisches Arbeitsbuch, das in keiner Praxis und Apotheke fehlen sollte. Es enthält:

  • Grundlagen der modernen, rationalen Phytotherapie mit Informationen zur arzneimittelrechtlichen Situation in Deutschland und der EU
    Ausführlicher Monographieteil mit allen Arzneipflanzen, auch negativ monographierten Pflanzen mit Farbfoto
  • Therapieempfehlungen für alle Indikationen: differenziert und im Rahmen ganzheitlicher Therapiepläne
  • Vorschläge zur Präparateauswahl inkl. Dosierung unter Berücksichtigung wissenschaftlicher Studienergebnisse sowie Rezepturen zur individuellen Verordnung

Redaktionelle Leitung:

Stefan Schmidlin, Bildungsberatung, Content-Team Modula AG

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Website des Schweizerischen Sekretariats für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation SBFI , Website www.berufsberatung.ch (offizielles schweizerisches Informationsportal der Studien-, Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung) sowie Websites und anderweitige Informationen der Berufsverbände und Bildungsanbieter.

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Academy QuintaMed GmbH
Our Academy for Holistic Medicine and Naturopathy TEN in Hettlingen near Winterthur is known above all for the high quality of its training courses. With more than 30 years of practical experience and 20 years of educational experience, we are one of the leading academies in the industry. Thanks to our well-maintained network, you benefit from luminaries, lecturers and specialists in the respective subject areas. Practical teaching is one of our trademarks. The academy in the countryside is easily accessible by private and public transport. The school premises offer a special atmosphere. Just visit us and see for yourself. Focusing on people - that is our credo.

Training courses such as medical basics, nutritional advice, phytotherapy, massages, psychology, detoxification methods and refresher courses round off our offer.

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Welcome to the NaturheilZentrum in Eschen FL - your training center in the Liechtenstein - Germany - Austria and Switzerland quadrangle!
We have been running courses in naturopathy for over 20 years and today offer a wide range of courses in anatomy/conventional medicine, astrology, Bach flower, nutritional and foot reflexology therapy, homeopathy, natural and herbal medicine and Schüssler salts. Come in and let yourself be enchanted by our world!
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Biomedica Zurich
We have been training adults in the field of alternative medicine on a part-time basis for over 40 years. In addition to teaching by highly qualified, experienced teachers, we also offer in-house internships (M6). Our students benefit from the comfort of treating patients under supervision during their studies.

As an accredited educational institute for the AFPE, we offer the study program Naturopathic Practitioner with Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Attention: English as Dipl. HF!) in the field of Complementary Therapy. The modular study programs give you the freedom to set your own pace.

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We are a small company in the Emmental, which is active in the field of complementary medicine. In addition to our comprehensive range of products, we offer various courses, training and further education in different forms of therapy.

With qualified lecturers, we mainly address pharmaceutical assistants, druggists and therapists, but also interested parties who want to gain an insight into the various applications of complementary medicine.
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Medicinal Plant School Central Switzerland
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Even in times long past, plants and herbs were part of our everyday lives - they made up a large part of our diet, contributed to our healing and were an important part of our rituals and ceremonies.
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The Sattel School of Medicinal Plants has been offering practice-oriented, EMR-recognized continuing education, further training in medicinal plants (phyto) since 2004, e.g. herbal walks, cooking with wild plants, making remedies, poisonous plants and poultice courses. In addition, the further training course to become a certified TEN medicinal plant specialist with a theoretical and practical thesis. This is a practical phytotherapy course for nurses, teachers at all levels, caregivers in social institutions, therapists and other interested parties. Individual teaching as there are only 6 people per class.
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At Herborama in Mettendorf, TG, you can acquire a wide range of practical knowledge about herbs and medicinal plants. This takes place in the middle of a herb garden with around 300 different plants. The courses provide you with sound theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of medicinal plants.

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Europäische Akademie für Ayurveda Schweiz
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