Hygeia Public Health 2017, 52(3): 209-216pl

Role of phytotherapy in promoting obesity treatment

Ewa Malczyk, Michał Maciejewicz

Instytut Nauk o Zdrowiu, Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Nysie

Summary
The use of current knowledge in the field of herbal medicine and the dissemination of its fundamental assumptions, supported by appropriate education, would have a positive impact on the overall health of the population, including the potential for obesity therapy. Prevention or dietary treatment, supported by natural plant resources and physical activity, could become a reasonable way to fight obesity - the disease of the 21st century. The article discusses alternative ways to reduce body mass and assist in the treatment of obesity.

Key words:  phytotherapy, obesity, supportive treatment