Description
Phytopharmaceuticals are very important in pharmacies and the demand for natural alternatives is growing continuously. This topic section provides you with a brief overview of phytotherapy:
How did it come about? What exactly does phytotherapy mean? What about the effect of herbal preparations - is it proven and documented? What arguments do we have to convince our customers to buy phytopharmaceuticals in the pharmacy and not in the drugstore or supermarket? How do we assess the alcohol content of herbal preparations - can we recommend alcohol-containing phytopreparations to mothers for their children with a clear conscience? And for whom and for what purposes can we recommend herbal preparations in the pharmacy?
All these exciting questions and more will be answered in the course of this topic section. You will be made fit for the daily consultation in the pharmacy!
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Learning objectives
After you have completed this topic...
- know how phytopharmaceuticals are defined and which legal requirements must be complied with
- know the importance of standardization and normalization of plant extracts
- are familiar with the drug-extract ratio and other quality characteristics of plant extracts
- you can recommend phytopharmaceuticals specifically in your self-medication consultation