During cancer treatment it is essential to pay special attention to personal care. The side effects of diagnosis and treatment can affect our health and body image and, therefore, our emotional state Kambo.
When facing these side effects, it is key to know how to assess and deal with these bodily changes. On another occasion we have already talked about how to improve body image after a treatment. To support these personal and psychological resources that the patient can develop, there are complementary therapies to improve the physical care of patients undergoing cancer treatment.
What is phytotherapy?
The word phytotherapy is formed with the Greek term fyton, which means plant… and therapeia, which means treatment and is used as a synonym for treatment. Phytotherapy is the science that studies the use of plant products with a therapeutic purpose: relieving symptoms, preventing disease or restoring the state of health. Therefore, we can conclude that phytotherapy is treatment through medicinal plants.
The use of medicinal plants for therapeutic purposes is a practice that has been used since prehistory and continues to be used today, and phytotherapy has never ceased to be valid.
Did you know that there are more than one million plant species in the world, of which 10% are considered medicinal? In the world there are more than 100,000 species of plants with healing properties, which makes phytotherapy a great therapeutic weapon.
5 plants to take care of us
Next, we will talk about 5 of these plants that can help us:
Lavender
The flower and oil extracted from lavender relieves headaches, prevents insomnia, is a good condiment for meals and relaxes and promotes rest.
Rosemary
It is a medicinal and aromatic plant with many medicinal properties that we can take advantage of on a daily basis. It has been used since ancient times in gastronomy, cosmetics and hygiene. Its external use is indicated for muscle, joint pain or neuralgia.
Thyme
Thyme is one of the most used aromatic plants and herbs, both in cooking and as an ingredient in natural remedies to relieve symptoms of mild and common ailments. In infusion, it helps relieve respiratory problems. In addition, it has antioxidant properties, thanks to its flavonoid content, and is an excellent source of minerals (calcium, iron, manganese) and fiber.
Eucalyptus
The properties of eucalyptus are well known in the treatment of flu, colds and colds that cause respiratory problems. It is usually used to treat and reduce discomfort from nasal congestion and to treat cough. When it comes to skin care, eucalyptus helps against blemishes, being useful in concealing them over time, as long as it is applied daily.
Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is a plant with multiple benefits.