Obesity, being overweight, diabetes... You will be aware of the latest developments in the management of patients with digestive pathologies by means of Phytotherapy through this professional master’s degree" 

Technological advances have made it possible to obtain greater progress in the precision of the active ingredients that make up phytotherapeutic products. In addition, the latest scientific studies have discovered their effectiveness in the treatment of different pathologies such as respiratory, gynecological or digestive system diseases. 

In this journey of Phytotherapy, nutrition joins it to integrate its benefits in the approach to patients with endocrine, metabolic or digestive disorders, without ruling out its application in other pathologies. This fusion has a positive impact on the patient's health and has opened up new lines of research. Given this scenario, the nutrition professional must be aware of the latest developments and, for that reason, this professional master’s degree in Applied Phytotherapy is born. 

A program with an extensive specialized teaching staff that will bring the professional closer to the most current knowledge on the treatment of obesity, overweight, diabetes or gastritis through innovative teaching tools. Likewise, throughout the 12 months of this program, the nutritionist will be able to delve into the use of phytotherapy in cardiovascular diseases, urinary system disorders or parasitic diseases. 

All this, moreover, in an educational program taught exclusively online, which can be accessed comfortably from a computer or tablet, 24 hours a day. In addition, the professional will be able to distribute the teaching load according to their needs, allowing them to combine their work responsibilities with an education that is at the academic forefront.    

TECH puts at your disposal the most current teaching tools so that you can obtain the most advanced and recent knowledge on Applied Phytotherapy" 

This professional master’s degree in Advances in Applied Phytotherapy contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:  

• Practical case studies are presented by experts in Phytotherapy 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection   

Apply your advanced knowledge of nutrition and the latest advances in phytotherapy to plan specific programs for patients with nervous system problems" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive knowledge programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

With this program, you will learn in depth about the benefits and limits of Applied Phytotherapy for patients with hypertension and venous insufficiency"

In 1500 hours of intensive learning, you will learn the most recent progress achieved from the Applied Phytotherapy and the existing legal regulations” 

The main goal of this professional master’s degree is to offer the professional nutritionist the most up-to-date content in Applied Phytotherapy. For this purpose, it has a specialized faculty that will show the latest advances and trends in this science, and its application in patients with pathologies that affect from the locomotor system to the urinary system. 

Achieve your goals of updating your knowledge in Applied Phytotherapy with a professional master’s degree that allows you to distribute the teaching load according to your needs" 

General Objectives 

• Define the therapeutic limits of Phytotherapy and identify the cases in which it can be used safely 
• Describe the use of Phytotherapy oriented to the satisfaction of the needs derived from the patient's health problems and the prevention of complications, guaranteeing a safe and quality practice 
• Solve cases related to the field of phytotherapy 
• Explain the use and indication of medical devices, food supplements and/or drugs, assessing the expected benefits and associated risks.  
• Apply theoretical knowledge in daily practice  

Specific Objectives  

Module 1. Phytotherapy and Herbal Medicines 

• Define what a drug is and distinguish it from an active ingredient 
• Explain the protocols for drug recognition 
• Define the main chemical groups of active ingredients, which are responsible for the activity of drugs and by extension of plants 
• Explain techniques for the cultivation, collection, processing and conservation of medicinal plants 
• Identify botanical nomenclature and species citation 
• Classify plant groups according to current regulations 
• Define the medicinal utility of mushrooms 
• Explain the legislation and regulation in relation to phytotherapy 

Module 2. Active Ingredients of the Plants, Pharmaceutical Forms and Galenic Preparations 

• Explain the application of the magistral formulation in phytotherapy 
• Explain the industrial processing of herbal medicines 
• Define the main groups and properties with relation to the active ingredients 
• Define the therapeutic application of phenols, flavonoids, tannins, isoprenoids, resins, alkaloids and other products

Module 3. Toxicity of Medicinal Plants and Risk Groups in Phytotherapy 

• Explain the toxicity of medicinal plants so that treatments are safe
• Identify the therapeutic limits of phytotherapy in special groups of patients
• Describe the pharmaceutical forms used in phytotherapy 
• Elaborate and select the most appropriate form according to the condition and treatment

Module 4. Phytotherapy for Nervous System Disorders

• Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders 
• Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Stress and Asthenia 
• Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Depression 
• Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Headaches 
• Phytotherapy in Patients with Cognitive Disorders 

Module 5. Phytotherapy for Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive System Disorders 

• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of gastritis and ulcers 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of obesity and overweight 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of diabetes 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease 
• Explain the phytotherapy treatments and the therapeutic limits in the most frequent digestive tract disorders 
• Describe phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in endocrine and metabolic disorders

Module 6. Phytotherapy for Disorders of the Locomotor System 

• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of arthritis 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of arthrosis 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of joint pain 
• Identify muscle that act as relaxant medicinal plants for the treatment of muscle contractions 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of arthrosis 
• Identify and classify remineralizing medicinal plants 
• Explain the phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in locomotor system disorders

Module 7. Phytotherapy for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases 

• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of heart failure 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of arterial hypertension 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of venous insufficiency 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of coughs 
• Describe phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in cardiovascular conditions 
• Describe the phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in respiratory system disorders 
• Define the usefulness of phytotherapy in the treatment of allergic respiratory processes

Module 8. Phytotherapy for Gynecological and Urinary System Affections 

• Describe phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in urinary system disorders, especially in BPH 
• Know the phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in gynecological conditions such as menopause

Module 9. Dermatological Phytotherapy 

• Describe phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in skin conditions 
• Describe the phytotherapy treatments and therapeutic limits in scalp disorders 
• Explain the relationship between cosmetics and phytotherapy, and their application

Module 10. Other Applications of Phytotherapy: Immunomodulatory Phytotherapy, Phytotherapy for Pathologies of the Sensory Organs, Phytotherapy for Parasitic Diseases and Aromatherapy 

• Define the therapeutic limits of aromatherapy, its application and associated risks 
• Explain the activity of medicinal plants on the immune system and their possible application in certain pathologies related to the immune system 
• Define the application of phytotherapy in pathologies of the sense organs 
  
  

Get to know, thanks to this university education, the latest trends in Phytotherapy applied to patients with inflammatory bowel disorders"