How do herbs work? 

Each herb has its own identity which is made up of a matrix of active constituents. The constituents work synergistically within the human body to achieve the herb's specific action. The constituents of the herb may include nutrients as well as chemically active substances and this makes herbal medicine unique in its action which is to simultaneously nourish and heal the body.

Studying Phytotherapy 

At the University of the Western Cape Training in Phytotherapy in South Africa is offered as part of a five year BSc degree and includes 500 hours of supervised clinical training.