Our grandmothers... When they have a sore stomach, they pour fragrant mint leaves into tea and cumin seeds into the palm of their hands without hesitation. They ward off colds with an elderberry decoction, and various bundles of herbs for every ailment are dangled over the stove. But herbalism is far from just the domain of our wise grandmothers, the application of the power of plants is professionally called phytotherapy and has recently enjoyed growing popularity.
Perhaps this is due to the increasing number of scientific studies that confirm the effects of many plants. Perhaps people are looking for an alternative to synthetic drugs, which often offer only temporary relief. And perhaps we long for a deeper understanding that traditional medicine cannot always provide. So why is incorporating herbs into our lives so important?
A reminder of a tradition more than 5000 years old
People have been turning to plants since time immemorial, originally as a source of food, and gradually discovered their other benefits. Herbalism was the main formula of medicine until the Middle Ages.
Comprehensive and individual approach
An experienced phytotherapist tries to return the patient's body to its original natural balance. It does not only deal with the consequences of the disease, but tries to eliminate the underlying cause. He selects such herbs, their proportions and combinations, which can improve the functions of the body and start the self-healing abilities of the organism.
For Western medicine, the equivalent of health is a functioning body shell. However, phytotherapy and other alternative approaches believe that it is more than that. They perceive a person as a whole, in which physical manifestations are linked with experiences and feelings, and they try to understand the meaning of the disease. So the phytotherapist does not only see the symptoms, he perceives the individual with his individual needs, surroundings and feelings. Therefore, he adjusts the herbs and their dosage to fit each person.
Searching for long-term solutions
Unlike synthetic drugs, which often work immediately but do not address the underlying problem, herbs offer a more comprehensive and gentle approach to treatment.
Support for overall health and vitality
Herbs contain a wide range of active substances that can have a positive effect on the entire organism and support its natural vitality.
"The physician treats, nature cures." Hippocrates
At Fluidum, we believe that modern treatments and traditional herbalism can work hand in hand, providing mutual support and harmony. With growing interest in natural sources of health and support from the scientific community, the way to integrate herbs into everyday life is opening. In a world full of challenges and stress, health care, whether physical or mental, becomes a natural part of our search for balance and well-being.