HealthSeptember 8, 2026
phytotherapy
FY-toh-THER-uh-pee
Definition
The use of plants or plant extracts as a form of medical treatment or therapeutic intervention.
How do you pronounce phytotherapy?
Phytotherapy is pronounced FY-toh-THER-uh-pee (IPA: //ˌfaɪtoʊˈθɛrəpi//).
Where does phytotherapy come from?
Derived from the Greek word 'phyton' (plant) combined with 'therapeia' (healing or service), referring to the practice of using plant-based substances for their medicinal properties.
In the news
In this article, phytotherapy is mentioned as an example of an alternative approach that, alongside methods like counseling and medication, could be developed to help manage stress-related disorders in trauma survivors.
Biofeedback with heart sounds following a traumatic event
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