A 6-month academic itinerary through the most current content on Phytotherapy for Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive System Disorders”

Diseases such as obesity or overweight affect a large number of the world's population. A problem that is addressed from various health areas, but where medicine has a great strength. In this sense, Phytotherapy appears on the scene as an ideal option to complement treatments through dried plants in infusion, in the form of capsules, syrups or extracts.

A wide range of phytotherapeutic options that have shown great effectiveness in the treatment of Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive System disorders. In this line, TECH has focused this university program in online academic format, taught by an excellent team of specialized professionals.

It is an advanced program of 570 teaching hours, where graduates will delve into the latest scientific studies on Phytotherapy, advances in scientific research on the active principles of plants, pharmaceutical forms and galenic preparations. Likewise, this program dedicates a specific module to the approach through this science of pathologies such as diabetes, hepatic affections and biliary dysfunctions, diarrhea or constipation.

A complete update that acquires greater dynamism thanks to the numerous multimedia resources (video summaries of each topic, In Focus videos), essential readings and simulations of case studies that can be accessed comfortably from any electronic device with an internet connection.

Undoubtedly, a unique academic option that allows the graduate to obtain an effective update through a flexible Postgraduate diploma. And the fact is that, without attendance or classes with fixed schedules, graduates has greater freedom to visualize the syllabus and make a quality university program compatible with their daily professional responsibilities.

TECH has designed a program for medical professionals seeking greater autonomy in their study time”

This Postgraduate diploma is Phytotherapy for Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive System Disorders 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 Applied Phytotherapy
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out 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

Do you want to incorporate the most advanced Phytotherapy to obesity and overweight treatments? Do it thanks to this 100% online academic option”

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, in addition to 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 education 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 during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Multimedia pills, essential readings and extensive didactic material are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week"

Delve into the active principles of Phenols, Flavonoids, Tannins, Isoprenoids, Resins, Alkaloids and include them in your medical guidelines"

This Postgraduate diploma has been designed by an excellent team of professionals specialized in Pharmacy and Biology. Their extensive knowledge in this field is reflected in a syllabus that will lead students to make a complete update on Phytotherapy and the most relevant advances in the approach to Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive Disorders through this science. For this purpose, it also has an extensive virtual library that they can access 24 hours a day, from any digital device with an Internet connection.

A study plan that will allow you to update your clinical knowledge about Phytotherapy and its use in patients with Endocrine Disorders”

Module 1. Phytotherapy and Herbal Medicines

1.1. Phytotherapy: Definition and Scope of Application
1.2. Regulation of the European Market for Medicinal Herbal Preparations: Legal Regulations and Scope of Application
1.3. Current Classification of Plant Groups
1.4. Botanical Nomenclature and the Citation of Species in Phytotherapy
1.5. Cultivation, Collection, Processing and Preservation of Medicinal Plants
1.6. Plant Structure
1.7. Plant-Based Drugs: Impact of Drug Recognition on the Quality of Phytotherapeutic Products

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

2.1. Active Ingredients: Main Groups and Properties, as a Basis that Justifies the use of Phytotherapy
2.2. Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Sulfocyanogenetic Heterosides and their Therapeutic Application
2.3. Simple Phenols, Coumarins and Lignans  and their Therapeutic Application
2.4. Flavonoids and their Therapeutic Application
2.5. Tannins and Quinones, and their Application
2.6. Isoprenoids, Saponins and Cardiotonic Heterosides, and their Application
2.7. Resins and their Application
2.8. Alkaloids and their Application
2.9. Magistral Formulation in Phytotherapy
2.10. Other Pharmaceutical Forms in Phytotherapy
2.11. Standards for the Proper Manufacture of Herbal Medicines

Module 3. Phytotherapy of Endocrine, Metabolic and Digestive System Disorders

3.1. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Obesity and Overweight I
3.2. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Obesity and Overweight II
3.3. Medicinal Plants that Stimulate Appetite
3.4. Phytotherapy and Diabetes
3.5. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Dyspepsia
3.6. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Flatulence Carminative Medicinal Plants
3.7. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Gastritis and Ulcers
3.8. Phytotherapy for Hepatic Affections and Biliary Dysfunctions
3.9. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Diarrhea
3.10. Phytotherapy for the Treatment of Constipation
3.11. Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Vomiting
3.12. Phytotherapy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

This Postgraduate diploma will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the most recent procedures used in the master formulation of Phytotherapy”