323002 - Herbalist

Applies herbal medicines to reduce pain and treat diseases, allergies, chronic physical disorders or stress-related diseases. Investigates the properties and benefits of plants and creates a treatment plan tailored to the patient, uses plant preparations as a treatment method and treats various health problems.

Main activities

* collect and identify medicinal plants, know the chemical composition of plants, their biological activity and impact on the body;
* prepare plant preparations according to prescriptions and recommendations;
* consult patients about the use and dosage of plant preparations;
* monitor patients' condition and recommend necessary changes in the treatment process;
* develop knowledge and follow the latest treatment methods and information about plants.

Characteristic competences

* collect and identify medicinal plants;
* prepare and recommend plant preparations;
* consult patients about their use;
* monitor patients' condition;
* know the chemical composition of plants, their biological activity and impact on the body.