What is Phytotherapy Course
The Phytotherapy Course is a classroom and practical workshop oriented to the elaboration of high quality phytotherapeutic products. Throughout the course we teach how to take advantage of plants with therapeutic properties from a scientific approach, with techniques transmitted by more than five generations dedicated to the research and development of plant-based formulations.
What is the Phytotherapy Course used for?
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and tools necessary for self-sufficient health management through the responsible use of medicinal plants and their derivatives. Students will learn how to elaborate effective phytotherapeutic products, such as extracts, oils and topical preparations.
What are the benefits of the Phytotherapy Course?
- In-depth knowledge of medicinal plants and their applications.
- Practical elaboration of natural therapeutic products.
- Access to a wide variety of organic raw materials.
- Learning techniques for the extraction of active ingredients.
- Scientific approach backed by more than 150 years of experience in phytotherapy.
- Practical training that allows you to create your own effective products.
Phytotherapy course details
- Duration: 10 hours
- Mode: On-site
- Location: Barcelona
- Methodology: Combined theory and practice classes.
- Materials included: Notes, raw materials and utensils.
Course program:
- Class 1: Introduction to phytotherapy and distillation
Practice: Distillation and preparation of a hair strengthening tonic.
- Class 2: Alcoholic, hydroalcoholic, glycolic and glyceric extracts
Practical: Alcoholic tincture and preparation of Venetian rub for muscular pain and inflammation.
- Class 3: Oil macerates
Practical: Oil macerate and preparation of a healing and regenerating serum for burns and post-operative tissue.
- Class 4: Ointments, ointments, balms and creams: differences and areas of application
Practical: Ointment base and preparation of a cream for dermatitis and eczema.
